Fenrich Springs, Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR02)
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Fenrich Springs, Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR02)
Fenrich Springs (250700)
1.34 Acres
Natural Community
Small
Year Last Monitored
1996
Unknown
 
Waushara
Trout Water 
No
Outstanding or Exceptional 
No
Impaired Water 
No

Fish and Aquatic Life

Current Use
Small
Attainable Use
Default FAL
Designated Use
Default FAL

Overview

Fenrich Springs, in the Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed, is a 1.34 acre springs-lake that falls in Waushara County. This springs-lake is managed for fishing and swimming and is currently not considered impaired.

Date  2011

Author   Aquatic Biologist

Historical Description

A small, spring pond which drains south to enter Humphrey Creek (North Branch Pine River). The bottom materials in the shallow water areas consist of marl covered by muck in some sections. Much of the small watershed (less than one square mile) is wooded or in a wilderness condition. The transparency of the water is excellent, with a secchi disc reading of fifteen feet (bottom). The most abundant species of fish in the pond is the common sucker. Other species found to be present included brook trout, brown trout, black bullhead, green sunfish, and common sunfish. It is possible that trout move into this spring area during the winter from downstream trout waters.

The pond has no suitable trout spawning habitat. The quantity and quality of the water that flows out of this pond is important to maintain suitable trout habitat in the outlet stream. There are approximately nine acres of adjoining wetlands, which provide wildlife habitat and enhance the aesthetic values of the pond. The lake has no cottages or developments on the shoreline, and no public access other than the navigable water access from the outlet. Source: 1970, Surface Water Resources of Waushara County Fenrich Springs, T20N, R11E, Section 4 Surface Acres = 1.7, S.D.F. = 1.05, Maximum Depth = 15 feet

Date  1970

Author   Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin

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