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Fish and Aquatic Life
Overview
Minocqua Lake, in the Upper Tomahawk River Watershed, is a 1,339.43 acre lake that falls in Oneida County. This lake is managed for fishing and swimming and is currently considered impaired.
Date 2016
Author Ashley Beranek
Historical Description
Source: 1966, Surface Water Resources of Oneida County Minocqua Lake, T39N, R6E, Section 13 Surface Acres = 1,285, S.D.F. = 3.68, Maximum Depth = 60 feet.
A soft water drainage lake having slightly acid, light brown water of moderate transparency. Sand is the predominant littoral material (65 percent) with muck (16 percent), gravel (15 percent) and some rubble present. Shoreline is mostly upland with marsh and bog wetland adjoining approximately 16 percent of the lake basin. Submergent vegetation is moderate in density in the shoal areas. Muskellunge, northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, perch, bluegill, crappie, rock bass, pumpkinseed, bullhead, cisco, dogfish and sucker inhabit this lake. Aquatic vegetation and algae are problems in parts of this lake basin. Public access with parking is available. Fifteen resorts, one boat rental, four marinas, one organizational camp, 271 dwellings and the Village of Minocqua are located on the shores of this lake. A public beach and park area is also available. Mallard, black duck, wood duck and hooded merganser use this lake as a nesting site. Puddle ducks and diving ducks use this lake on their spring and fall migrations. Canada geese have used this lake on their fall migration. Water levels are maintained by a water control structure with 4 foot head on the outlet of Kawaguesaga Lake. Part of the Minocqua Chain of Lakes.
Date 1966
Author Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin
Recommendations
Nine Key Element Plan
Minoqua-Woodruff Lakes PWS Plan - Nine Key Element Plan - The Minoqua-Woodruff Lakes Priority Watershed Project plan assesses the nonpoint sources of pollution in the Minoqua-Woodruff Lakes Watershed and guides the implementation of nonpoint source control measures. These control measures are needed to meet specific water resource objectives for the Minoqua-Woodruff Lakes Priority Watershed Project area. The purpose of this project is to reduce the amount of pollutants originating from nonpoint sources that reach surface water and groundwater within the Minoqua-Woodruff Lakes Priority Watershed Project area.
Management Goals
Wisconsin's Water Quality Standards provide qualitative and quantitative goals for waters that are protective of Fishable, Swimmable conditions [Learn more]. Waters that do not meet water quality standards are considered impaired and restoration actions are planned and carried out until the water is once again fishable and swimmable
Management goals can include creation or implementation of a Total Maximum Daily Load analysis, a Nine Key Element Plan, or other restoration work, education and outreach and more. If specific recommendations exist for this water, they will be displayed below online.
Monitoring
Monitoring the condition of a river, stream, or lake includes gathering physical, chemical, biological, and habitat data. Comprehensive studies often gather all these parameters in great detail, while lighter assessment events will involve sampling physical, chemical and biological data such as macroinvertebrates. Aquatic macroinvertebrates and fish communities integrate watershed or catchment condition, providing great insight into overall ecosystem health. Chemical and habitat parameters tell researchers more about human induced problems including contaminated runoff, point source dischargers, or habitat issues that foster or limit the potential of aquatic communities to thrive in a given area. Wisconsin's Water Monitoring Strategy was recenty updated.
Grants and Management Projects
Monitoring Projects
WBIC | Official Waterbody Name | Station ID | Station Name | Earliest Fieldwork Date | Latest Fieldwork Date | View Station | View Data |
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1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10018640 | Minocqua Lake -- Boat Ramp - Park St | 6/30/2007 | 9/10/2017 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443179 | Stormsewer Minocqua Lk Bosacki | 5/31/1991 | 5/31/1991 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10022403 | Minocqua Storm Sewer - Outfall 6 | 4/25/2006 | 6/18/2007 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10042178 | Lake Minocqua - Thirsty Whale Landing | 6/14/2002 | 8/26/2023 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10012243 | Minocqua Lake - Minocqua Nw Bay Auxiliary Site | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10053829 | Minocqua Lake - Herbicide Monitoring Site M1 | 6/15/2020 | 6/18/2020 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443180 | Stormsewer Minocqua Arbor Vitae | 5/31/1991 | 5/31/1991 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10022409 | Minocqua Well No.6 | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10052556 | Minocqua Lake - Herbicide Site - Schoolhouse4 | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10056732 | Bay N end of Old Hwy 70 | 7/26/2021 | 7/26/2021 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10022397 | Minocqua Storm Sewer - Outfall 1 | 5/24/2007 | 10/16/2007 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10055080 | Minocqua Lake - M2 (O-21 Application Area - West) | 6/22/2021 | 6/29/2021 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10053836 | Minocqua Lake - Herbicide Monitoring Site M2 | 6/15/2020 | 6/16/2020 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443174 | Minocqua Lake - SW Sub-Basin | 2/27/1991 | 8/29/1991 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10052553 | Minocqua Lake - Herbicide Site - Schoolhouse2 | 6/19/2023 | 6/26/2023 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10053839 | Minocqua Lake - Herbicide Monitoring Site M3 | 6/15/2020 | 6/16/2020 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 444014 | Minocqua Lake - Minocqua Lake | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10058883 | Minocqua Lake - 2024 Herbicide Concentration Site M5 | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10055084 | Minocqua Lake - M3 (Stacks Bay AOPI) | 6/22/2021 | 6/29/2021 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443416 | Lake Minocqua - Outfall Lakeshore Dr | 6/24/2019 | 6/24/2019 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10018774 | Minocqua Lake - Access Off Park St And Menominee St (School House) | 10/7/2003 | 9/1/2023 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443186 | Minocqua Lake - Front St Outfl Minocqua Lake | 5/31/1991 | 6/14/1991 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443226 | Minocqua Lake - Deep Hole | 8/17/2010 | 4/10/2024 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10055083 | Minocqua Lake - M1 (O-21 Application Area - East) | 6/22/2021 | 6/29/2021 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10039093 | Minoqua Lake - USGS Deep Hole | 5/8/2003 | 6/23/2021 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10004252 | Minocqua Lake - T39 R6E S13 | 8/17/1988 | 9/30/2017 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443530 | Minocqua Lake - Nw Basin- By Boat Landing | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443181 | Stormsewer Minocqua Lk Milw St | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443134 | Minocqua Lake - Center Basin | 8/15/1973 | 8/20/2024 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443197 | Minocqua Lake - 2nd Stormwater Outfl N Of Hwy 51 | 7/21/1992 | 7/21/1992 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10052555 | Minocqua Lake - Herbicide Site - Schoolhouse3 | 6/24/2019 | 6/26/2023 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10022408 | Minocqua Well No.5 | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10021427 | Lake Minocqua -- Stack's Bay Landing | 2/16/1994 | 8/10/2024 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443185 | Minocqua Lake - Stormwater Outfl 2nd N Hwy 51 | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10052714 | East shore of East Island Minocqua Lake | 6/24/2019 | 6/24/2019 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10018667 | Minocqua Lake -- Access at Cedar St | 7/25/2008 | 7/3/2011 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443182 | Stormsewer Minocqua Lk Menomine | 5/24/1995 | 10/14/1996 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10022406 | Minocqua Well No.3 | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 443173 | Minocqua Lake - NW Basin | 2/27/1991 | 7/24/2023 | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10052554 | Minocqua Lake - Herbicide Site - Schoolhouse1 | | | Map | Data |
1542400 | Minocqua Lake | 10053840 | Minocqua Lake - Herbicide Monitoring Site M4 | 6/15/2020 | 6/16/2020 | Map | Data |
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Watershed Characteristics
Minocqua Lake is located in the Upper Tomahawk River watershed which is 186.83 miĀ². Land use in the watershed is primarily forest (67%), wetland (16%) and a mix of open (14%) and other uses (3.10%). This watershed has 139.00 stream miles, 17,609.90 lake acres and 20,470.21 wetland acres.
Nonpoint Source Characteristics
This watershed is ranked High for runoff impacts on streams, High for runoff impacts on lakes and Low for runoff impacts on groundwater and therefore has an overall rank of Low. This value can be used in ranking the watershed or individual waterbodies for grant funding under state and county programs.However, all waters are affected by diffuse pollutant sources regardless of initial water quality. Applications for specific runoff projects under state or county grant programs may be pursued. For more information, go to surface water program grants.