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White Lake

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Not yet rated
17 ft clear · Oligotrophic · 153 acres
Limited DataOligotrophic

White Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 17 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 42 ft. Surface area: 153 acres.

Clarity
17 ft
Max depth
42 ft
Area
153 acres
Trend
Stable
Public access
Yes

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Why White Lake has no grade

We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For White Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).

Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.

Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.

White Lake is a 153-acre lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 42 feet. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2021-06-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Not rated

Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for White Lake

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Crystal clear, you can see 17 ft down. Phosphorus level: 13.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)17 ftNot graded
Phosphorus13.5 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)39Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth42 ft
Surface Area153 acres
Public AccessYes

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
2 sq mi
Shoreline
2.2 mi
Elevation
1,280 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).

Recreation & Access

2
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access
  • White LakePublic
  • Dark LakePublic

Fish Species

Click a species to see every graded lake where it is documented.

Fishing White 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.

Banded Mystery SnailEurasian Water-MilfoilRusty Crayfish

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 4 stations on file (most recent sample 2024).

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Largemouth Bass(Common)Panfish(Present)Northern Pike(Present)Trout(Present)Walleye(Present)

Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Stable0 m/yr2

Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of White Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.

  • Wi Dnr Langlade Rearing Statio
    White Lake · 0.6 mi away · NPDES WI0022748
  • White Lake Village Of
    White Lake · 1.6 mi away · NPDES WI0060895

Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.

Graded lakes near White Lake

White Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.

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Frequently asked questions about White Lake

What is the water quality grade for White Lake?

White Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 17 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 42 ft. Surface area: 153 acres.

Is White Lake safe to swim in?

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. White Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

How deep is White Lake?

White Lake has a maximum depth of 42 feet. The lake covers 153 acres.

What fish are in White Lake?

Fish species found in White Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye. White Lake is located in Langlade County, Wisconsin.

Are there boat ramps on White Lake?

White Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include White Lake, Dark Lake. Public access is listed as yes.

Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin

Where this data comes from

5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWIDNR_WQX5 samples · 2020–2021

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

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

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