Lac Du Flambeau (Flambeau), Bear River Watershed (UC15)
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Lac Du Flambeau (Flambeau), Bear River Watershed (UC15)
Lac Du Flambeau (Flambeau) (2320500)
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1165.55 Acres
Natural Community
Two-Story
Year Last Monitored
2021
Excellent
 
Vilas
Trout Water 
No
Outstanding or Exceptional 
No
Impaired Water 
No

Fish and Aquatic Life

Current Use
Two-Story
Attainable Use
Default FAL
Designated Use
Default FAL

Overview

Lac Du Flambeau (Flambeau), in the Bear River Watershed, is a 1,165.52 acre lake that falls in Vilas County. This lake is managed for fishing and swimming and is currently not considered impaired.

Date  2011

Author   Aquatic Biologist

Historical Description

Source: 1963, Surface Water Resources of Vilas County

Flambeau Lake T-40-N, R-4-E, Sections 1 and 12,
Area = 1,145 Surface Acres, Maximum Depth = 49 feet

Flambeau Lake is a drainage lake of moderate fertility. It
has clear, slightly alkaline water of very high transparency. The
predominant bottom material is sand, with gravel, rock and muck
present. Both inlet and outlet streams are considered to be
navigable. The principal species present are the walleye,
muskellunge, large and smallmouth bass and pan fish. Presently,
public access is possible from both a town road and a state
highway; however, this is without nearby parking. Public use
facilities consist of a park area, three resorts, and possibly boat
rental facilities available through these resorts. There are 38
cottages or dwellings on or about the shore line. Muskrats are
considered to be a significant fur bearer and beaver are known to
be present. The lake is one of the more important waterfowl
producers of the area and produces broods of mallard bluewing teal
and wood duck as well as broods of hoodedmergansers. The lake is
heavily used on the spring and fall migration both by puddle ducks
and diving ducks. Canada geese are known to use the lake on the
spring migration. Because of its proximity to the Powell Marsh
area, it provides an important duck hunting area in the fall. As a
result of this lake's firm shore line and excellent water quality,
swimming is a popular activity at the county park area. The old
indian village is located on the shores of this lake where the Bear
River leaves the lake.

Date  1963

Author   Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin

Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results that use predicted flow and temperature based on landscape features and related assumptions. Ranges of flow and temperature associated with specific aquatic life communities (fish, macroinvertebrates) help biologists identify appropriate resource management goals. Wisconsin Natural Communities.
This is the most recent date of monitoring data stored in SWIMS. Additional surveys for fish and habitat may be available subsequent to this date.
Trout Waters are represented by Class I, Class II or Class III waters. These classes have specific ecological characteristics and management actions associated with them. For more information regarding Trout Classifications, see the Fisheries Trout Class Webpages.
Wisconsin has designated many of the state's highest quality waters as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) or Exceptional Resource Waters (ERWs). Waters designated as ORW or ERW are surface waters which provide outstanding recreational opportunities, support valuable fisheries and wildlife habitat, have good water quality, and are not significantly impacted by human activities. ORW and ERW status identifies waters that the State of Wisconsin has determined warrant additional protection from the effects of pollution. These designations are intended to meet federal Clean Water Act obligations requiring Wisconsin to adopt an 'antidegradation' policy that is designed to prevent any lowering of water quality - especially in those waters having significant ecological or cultural value.
A water is polluted or 'impaired' if it does not support full use by humans, wildlife, fish and other aquatic life and it is shown that one or more of the pollutant criteria are not met.
The use the water currently supports. This is not a designation or classification; it is based on the current condition of the water. Information in this column is not designed for, and should not be used for, regulatory purposes.
Shallow headwater lake describes the depth and location of the lake in a watershed. These variables affect the lakes response to watershed variables.
The use that the investigator believes the water could achieve through managing "controllable" sources. Beaver dams, hydroelectric dams, low gradient streams, and naturally occurring low flows are generally not considered controllable. The attainable use may be the same as the current use or it may be higher.
Fish and Aquatic Life - Default Waters do not have a specific use designation subcategory but are considered fishable, swimmable waters.
This is the water classification legally recognized by NR102 and NR104, Wis. Adm. Code. The classification determines water quality criteria and effluent limits. Waters obtain designated uses through classification procedures.
Fish and Aquatic Life - Default Waters do not have a specific use designation subcategory but are considered fishable, swimmable waters.