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Unnamed Lake

Iron County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Unnamed Lake earns an A — water clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate among the best monitored waters in Iron County. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

Trophically, Unnamed Lake reads as oligotrophic — nutrient-poor, clear, and ecologically more sensitive to disturbance than richer lakes. 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 Iron County's 34 graded lakes, Unnamed Lake ranks 25 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.

No invasive species are currently listed at Unnamed Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Unnamed 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 2025-06-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 29.5 ft down. Trophic State Index: 28.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)29.5 ftA
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)28Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Water Quality Trend: Declining

Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Declining-1 m/yr2

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #25 of 34 lakes in Iron County

Nearby Lakes in Iron County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes

Most recent sample: 2025-06-29

Monitoring stations: 1