Tuttle Lake
Tuttle Lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 33 ft. Surface area: 151 acres.
- Clarity
- 11.5 ft
- Max depth
- 33 ft
- Area
- 151 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Marquette County
Tuttle Lake is a 151-acre mesotrophic lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 33 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Marquette County, Tuttle Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-04-13. 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)
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15.8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 33 ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Tuttle LakePublic
- Germania Marsh State Wildlife Area - Main DamPublic
Fish Species
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WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1988. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.15 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 11 lakes in Marquette County
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Frequently asked questions about Tuttle Lake
What is the water quality grade for Tuttle Lake?
- Tuttle Lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 33 ft. Surface area: 151 acres.
Is Tuttle Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Tuttle Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Tuttle Lake?
- Tuttle Lake has a maximum depth of 33 feet. The lake covers 151 acres.
What fish are in Tuttle Lake?
- Fish species found in Tuttle Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Tuttle Lake is located in Marquette County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Tuttle Lake?
- Tuttle Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Tuttle Lake, Germania Marsh State Wildlife Area - Main Dam. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
37 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_WQX37 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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