Wiscobee Lake
Oconto County, Wisconsin39 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Wiscobee Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 40 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Wiscobee Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 39 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Trout as common on Wiscobee Lake. DNR survey details →
Wiscobee Lake is a 39-acre lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 40 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Trout. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-07-11. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Wiscobee Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing3 species recorded
- Deep water40 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Wiscobee Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Wiscobee Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Wiscobee Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus 22 µg/L. TSI 50.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 5.7ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 22µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 50 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Wisconsin DNR lists Trout as common on Wiscobee Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Wiscobee Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 3 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
40 ft
Surface area
39 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
2 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.1 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
830 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Wiscobee LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Water quality readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2020–2022). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Improving2 years
Phosphorus
Improving-2.45 µg/L/yr2 years
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Frequently asked questions about Wiscobee Lake
Where is Wiscobee Lake?
- Wiscobee Lake is a lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Wiscobee Lake?
- Wiscobee Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 39 acres.
Is Wiscobee Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Wiscobee Lake?
- Wiscobee Lake has a maximum depth of 40 feet. The lake covers 39 acres.
What fish are in Wiscobee Lake?
- Fish species found in Wiscobee Lake include Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout. Wiscobee Lake is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Wiscobee Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Trout as common on Wiscobee Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Wiscobee Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 3 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Wiscobee Lake?
- Wiscobee Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Wiscobee Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Wiscobee Lake?
- Wiscobee Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX12 samples · 2020–2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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