Unnamed Lake
Washburn County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Unnamed Lake carries a solid B grade — strong on most parameters, with measurements that hold up well across the summer season. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.
The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Wisconsin lakes fall. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake is compact at 6 acres, with partial shoreline records and little volume to buffer nutrient inputs. Unnamed Lake ranks 45 of 48 in Washburn County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.
Unnamed Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2022, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. 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 2022-08-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.8 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.911 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.48 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #45 of 48 lakes in Washburn County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Unnamed Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABean LakeWashburn County · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AWindigo LakeSawyer County · 6.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AStone LakeWashburn County · 7.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ADurphee LakeSawyer County · 7.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Washburn County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).
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: 2022-08-25
Monitoring stations: 1