Tom Doyle Lake
Tom Doyle Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 108 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Tom Doyle Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 7 ft
- Typical in August
- 70°F
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Area
- 108 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Tom Doyle Lake is a 108-acre mesotrophic lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 30 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 66 other monitored lakes in Oneida County, Tom Doyle Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-10-07. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13.3 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Tom Doyle Lake typically sits around 70°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 76°F) and coldest in Sep (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 16 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Tom Doyle Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Tom Doyle Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Tom Doyle Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. 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 1973. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Spider LakePublic
- Tom Doyle LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Tom Doyle 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: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.482 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.1 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 67 lakes in Oneida County
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Frequently asked questions about Tom Doyle Lake
Where is Tom Doyle Lake?
- Tom Doyle Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Tom Doyle Lake?
- Tom Doyle Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 108 acres.
Is Tom Doyle Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Tom Doyle Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Tom Doyle Lake?
- Tom Doyle Lake typically sits around 70°F at the surface in August, from 16 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Tom Doyle Lake?
- Tom Doyle Lake has a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake covers 108 acres.
What fish are in Tom Doyle Lake?
- Fish species found in Tom Doyle Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Tom Doyle Lake is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Tom Doyle Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Tom Doyle Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Tom Doyle Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Tom Doyle Lake?
- Tom Doyle Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Spider Lake, Tom Doyle Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
131 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX131 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
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