Youngs Lake Waupaca Co
Youngs Lake Waupaca Co in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 3 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Youngs Lake Waupaca Co. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 10.2 ft
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Area
- 3 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Youngs Lake Waupaca Co is a 3-acre mesotrophic lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Waupaca County, Youngs Lake Waupaca Co ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-08-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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 10.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 22.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 22.3 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Youngs Lake Waupaca Co.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Youngs Lake Waupaca Co B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. 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. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Youngs Lake Waupaca Co
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.527 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.32 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Youngs Lake Waupaca Co is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10016632 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.13 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 21 lakes in Waupaca County
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Frequently asked questions about Youngs Lake Waupaca Co
Where is Youngs Lake Waupaca Co?
- Youngs Lake Waupaca Co is a lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Youngs Lake Waupaca Co?
- Youngs Lake Waupaca Co in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 3 acres.
Is Youngs Lake Waupaca Co safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Youngs Lake Waupaca Co has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Youngs Lake Waupaca Co?
- Youngs Lake Waupaca Co has a maximum depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 3 acres.
What fish are in Youngs Lake Waupaca Co?
- Fish species found in Youngs Lake Waupaca Co include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Youngs Lake Waupaca Co is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Youngs Lake Waupaca Co?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Youngs Lake Waupaca Co. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Youngs Lake Waupaca Co B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
25 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_WQX25 samples · 2020–2022
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
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