White Lake
White Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 5.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 32.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 163 acres.
- Clarity
- 5.3 ft
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Area
- 163 acres
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- 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 163-acre lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 11 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Panfish and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2021-08-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for White Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 5.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 32.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 32.8 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 163 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- White LakePublic
Fish Species
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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.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for White Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2021White Clay Lake comprehensive fisheries survey, 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.7 m/yr | 2 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of White Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Schmidts Ponderosa LlcHartland, Town Of · 2.4 mi away · NPDES WI0059528
- Tauchen Harmony Valley IncHartland, Town Of · 3.8 mi away · NPDES WI0059391
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 Shawano County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 5.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 32.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 163 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 11 feet. The lake covers 163 acres.
What fish are in White Lake?
- Fish species found in White Lake include Panfish, Northern Pike. White Lake is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on White Lake?
- White Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include White Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX6 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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