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Wycamp Lake

Emmet County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Wycamp Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Emmet County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Emmet County, Wycamp Lake ranks #7 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-10-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 6.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 30.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No data
Phosphorus	6.2 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	30	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #7 of 10 lakes in Emmet County

Nearby Lakes in Emmet County

Little Traverse Bay Lake

More Wisconsin Lake Rankings

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Top 25 by overall water quality score

Best swimming lakes in Wisconsin

Grade A/B + low algae filter

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Panfish-rich, public access

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Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin

Chippewa Lake Northeast Basin; Chippewa Township

Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft

Lake Ann Southeast Basin; Almira Township Section 26

Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft

Windover Lake South Basin; Freeman Township

Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft

Kalkaska County · Clarity: 16 ft

Moon Lake Central Basin; Watersmeet Township

Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft

Iron County · Clarity: 16 ft

Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin

Lake Ann Southeast Basin; Almira Township Section 26 Windover Lake South Basin; Freeman Township Squaw Lake Moon Lake Central Basin; Watersmeet Township

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2024-10-10

Monitoring stations: 1