Waubee Lake
Waubee Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 116 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Waubee Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 13.5 ft
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Area
- 116 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Waubee Lake is a 116-acre mesotrophic lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 23 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 38 other monitored lakes in Oconto County, Waubee Lake ranks #35 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-07-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 26.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 26.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Waubee Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Waubee Lake C from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 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 2006. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 116 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Waubee LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Waubee Lake
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 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.6 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +11.4 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #35 of 39 lakes in Oconto County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Waubee Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Oconto County
Frequently asked questions about Waubee Lake
Where is Waubee Lake?
- Waubee Lake is a lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Waubee Lake?
- Waubee Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 116 acres.
Is Waubee Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Waubee Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Waubee Lake?
- Waubee Lake has a maximum depth of 23 feet. The lake covers 116 acres.
What fish are in Waubee Lake?
- Fish species found in Waubee Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Waubee Lake is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Waubee Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Waubee Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Waubee Lake C from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Waubee Lake?
- Waubee Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Waubee Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
22 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX22 samples · 2020–2025
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)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory