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B

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.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)10.8 ftB
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)43Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Surface Area6 acres

Water Quality Trend: Stable

Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Declining-0.911 m/yr7
Phosphorus Improving-0.48 µg/L/yr6
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Location

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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.

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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