Upper Kimball Lake
Upper Kimball Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 42 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Northern Pike as abundant on Upper Kimball Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 10 ft
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Area
- 42 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Upper Kimball Lake is a 42-acre mesotrophic lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 11 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Washburn County, Upper Kimball Lake ranks #18 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-06-24. 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)
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Phosphorus level: 20.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20.4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR rates Northern Pike as abundant on Upper Kimball Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Upper Kimball Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. 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. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Fish Species
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.599 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.59 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #18 of 27 lakes in Washburn County
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Kimball Lake
Where is Upper Kimball Lake?
- Upper Kimball Lake is a lake in Washburn 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 Kimball Lake?
- Upper Kimball Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 42 acres.
Is Upper Kimball Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Upper Kimball Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Upper Kimball Lake?
- Upper Kimball Lake has a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake covers 42 acres.
What fish are in Upper Kimball Lake?
- Fish species found in Upper Kimball Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Upper Kimball Lake is located in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Upper Kimball Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Northern Pike as abundant on Upper Kimball Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Upper Kimball Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX29 samples · 2020–2024
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.
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