Wood Lake
Wood Lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 53 ft. Surface area: 82 acres.
- Clarity
- 14 ft
- Max depth
- 53 ft
- Area
- 82 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Wood Lake is a 82-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 53 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Trout. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Marquette County, Wood Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-07-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 53 ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
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Fish Species
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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. Monitored by volunteers since 1990. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2026).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.098 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +18.8 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 11 lakes in Marquette County
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Frequently asked questions about Wood Lake
What is the water quality grade for Wood Lake?
- Wood Lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 53 ft. Surface area: 82 acres.
Is Wood Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Wood Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Wood Lake?
- Wood Lake has a maximum depth of 53 feet. The lake covers 82 acres.
What fish are in Wood Lake?
- Fish species found in Wood Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Trout, Walleye. Wood Lake is located in Marquette County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Wood Lake?
- Wood Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Wood Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
39 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX39 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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