Tozer Lake
Douglas County, WisconsinEutrophic
Tozer Lake earns a C — middle-of-the-pack water quality, with one or two parameters dragging the average down from a stronger grade. Sub-grades cluster within a single letter of each other, which usually means the lake is in stable trophic balance rather than fighting one specific stressor.
Eutrophic conditions are the baseline here: clarity drops noticeably in late summer, and dissolved oxygen near the bottom can become a concern. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within Douglas County's 40 graded lakes, Tozer Lake ranks 28 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.
Tozer Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2023, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Tozer Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 38.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 38.2 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #28 of 40 lakes in Douglas County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Tozer Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AAmnicon LakeDouglas County · 6.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ASaint Croix Flowage LakeDouglas County · 12.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ASt Croix Flowage LakeDouglas County · 13.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1