Town Corner Lake
Town Corner Lake in Marinette County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Surface area: 171 acres.
- Clarity
- 9.7 ft
- Typical in July
- 81°F
- Area
- 171 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Marinette County
Town Corner Lake is a 171-acre mesotrophic lake in Marinette County, Wisconsin. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Marinette County, Town Corner Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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 9.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Town Corner Lake typically sits around 81°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 79°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 81°F) and coldest in May (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 8 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Town Corner Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 171 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
The available depth estimate for Town Corner Lake is shallower than its measured water clarity, which cannot be right, so no depth is shown.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Town Corner LakePublic
- Glen LakePublic
- Beecher Lake / Upper LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Town Corner Lake
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1995. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.014 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.63 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Town Corner Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Forest County Potawatomi Community Carter WwtpCarter · 2.8 mi away · NPDES WI0058432Recent violation
- Northland Mission Inc WwtfDunbar · 3.3 mi away · NPDES WI0061140Recent 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.
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 10 lakes in Marinette County
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Frequently asked questions about Town Corner Lake
What is the water quality grade for Town Corner Lake?
- Town Corner Lake in Marinette County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Surface area: 171 acres.
Is Town Corner Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Town Corner Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Town Corner Lake?
- Town Corner Lake typically sits around 81°F at the surface in July, from 8 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Town Corner Lake?
- The available depth estimate for Town Corner Lake is shallower than its measured water clarity, which cannot be right, so no depth is shown. The lake covers 171 acres.
What fish are in Town Corner Lake?
- Fish species found in Town Corner Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Town Corner Lake is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Town Corner Lake?
- Town Corner Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Town Corner Lake, Glen Lake, Beecher Lake / Upper Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
46 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_WQX46 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
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