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Two Sisters Lake

Oneida County, WisconsinOligotrophic

Two Sisters Lake earns an A — water clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate among the best monitored waters in Oneida County. 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.

The lake's low TSI puts it in oligotrophic territory — the cleanest of the four trophic classes, but also the most vulnerable to nutrient-driven shifts. 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 Oneida County's 134 graded waters, Two Sisters Lake sits at rank 13, near the top of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Two Sisters Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Two Sisters 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 2025-08-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 19.6 ft down. Phosphorus level: 10.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 36.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)19.6 ftA
Phosphorus10.6 µg/LA
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)36Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Water Quality Trend: Stable

Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Stable+0.223 m/yr6
Phosphorus Stable-0.16 µg/L/yr5
See year-by-year chart →

Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #13 of 134 lakes in Oneida County

Nearby Lakes in Oneida County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory

Most recent sample: 2025-08-29

Monitoring stations: 2

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