Tichigan Lake
Racine County, Wisconsin279 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Tichigan Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · PCBs
- 4 aquatic invasives
- 63 ft max depth
- Public access
Tichigan Lake in Racine County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 63 ft. Surface area: 279 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Tichigan Lake. DNR survey details →
Tichigan Lake is a 279-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Racine County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 63 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 7 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Racine County, Tichigan Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-21. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Tichigan Lake covers about 280 acres in Racine County. It has one public boat landing. Vrbo is where to look for cabins and lake homes around Tichigan Lake, and Booking.com and Expedia search hotels near the lake for your dates.
What Tichigan Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing7 species recorded
- Deep water63 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Tichigan Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Tichigan Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Tichigan Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Tichigan Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 5.5 ft. Phosphorus 27.7 µg/L. TSI 52.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 5.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 27.7µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 52 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Tichigan Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 75°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 78°F) and coldest in May (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (64°F) to its warmest (78°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 18 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Tichigan Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Tichigan Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Tichigan Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1988. 11 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Tichigan Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2022Tichigan Lake comprehensive survey, 2022Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
63 ft
Surface area
279 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
354 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
24 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
768 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Tichigan LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fish Species
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Fishing Tichigan Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Worsening6 years
Phosphorus
Stable-0.27 µg/L/yr7 years
EPA Impairment Status
Tichigan Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10000569 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Tichigan Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Lakeview Neurological Rehab Center-MidwestWaterford · 3.5 mi away · NPDES WI0029807Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Tichigan Lake
Where is Tichigan Lake?
- Tichigan Lake is a lake in Racine County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Tichigan Lake?
- Tichigan Lake in Racine County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 63 ft. Surface area: 279 acres.
Is Tichigan Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Tichigan Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Tichigan Lake?
- Tichigan Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August, from 18 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Tichigan Lake?
- Tichigan Lake has a maximum depth of 63 feet. The lake covers 279 acres.
What fish are in Tichigan Lake?
- Fish species found in Tichigan Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye, Catfish. Tichigan Lake is located in Racine County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Tichigan Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Tichigan Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Tichigan Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Tichigan Lake?
- Tichigan Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Tichigan Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Tichigan Lake?
- Tichigan Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
52 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX52 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory