Round Lake, Grass Lake, Pine Lake, Shawano County- Critical Habitat Designation
A Sensitive Area Study was conducted 07/28/2003 on the Cloverleaf Lakes, Shawano County.
The Cloverleaf Lakes consist of 3 interconnected lakes, Round, Grass and Pine Lake. Round Lake is approximately 26 acres, Grass Lake approximately 80 acres and Pine Lake totals approximately 208 acres. These lakes are fed primarily by groundwater flowing in an east-southeast direction. The outlet drains to the Embarras River. A dam on the outlet controls the water levels of the Cloverleaf Lakes. The maximum depth of the Round Lake is approximately 40 feet, the deepest lake of the chain. The Cloverleaf Lakes are a recreationally popular chain for fishing, boating, water skiing, bird watching and hunting. The Cloverleaf Lakes collectively are classified as mesotrophic to eutrophic. Eutrophic lakes have elevated levels of algae, nutrients and nuisance aquatic plants. Recent management of the Cloverleaf Lakes has focused on the control of Eurasian Watermilfoil, an exotic invasive plant. Eurasian Watermilfoil was first discovered in the Cloverleaf Lakes in the early 1990s. Much of the Cloverleaf Lakes are developed with residential housing. A public swimming beach, owned by the Town of Belle Plaine, can be found on Pine Lake. Grass Lake offers a public boat ramp with parking. A public fishing pier, with handicap accessibility, is located on Round Lake.
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