Upper Kaubashine Lake
Upper Kaubashine Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 19 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 181 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Upper Kaubashine Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 19 ft
- Max depth
- 56 ft
- Area
- 181 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Upper Kaubashine Lake is a 181-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 56 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Compared to the 66 other monitored lakes in Oneida County, Upper Kaubashine Lake ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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)
Crystal clear, you can see 19 ft down. Phosphorus level: 12.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 19 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Upper Kaubashine Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Upper Kaubashine Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2002. 4 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 56 ft |
| Surface Area | 181 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.314 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.33 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 67 lakes in Oneida County
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Kaubashine Lake
Where is Upper Kaubashine Lake?
- Upper Kaubashine Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Upper Kaubashine Lake?
- Upper Kaubashine Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 19 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 181 acres.
Is Upper Kaubashine Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Upper Kaubashine Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Upper Kaubashine Lake?
- Upper Kaubashine Lake has a maximum depth of 56 feet. The lake covers 181 acres.
What fish are in Upper Kaubashine Lake?
- Fish species found in Upper Kaubashine Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Upper Kaubashine Lake is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Upper Kaubashine Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Upper Kaubashine Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Upper Kaubashine Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
39 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_WQX39 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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)
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