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Little Friess LakeWashington County, WI
Historical source depth chart available1 converted source DNR map sheet can be panned and zoomed in the browser. Interactive contours stay hidden until visual QA passes. Historical survey — not for navigation.
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Little Friess Lake water temperature today
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76°FPeak summer
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Wisconsin DNR water assessment
Impaired waterbody listed
The DNR lists this waterbody as impaired. This notice is not itself a closure; review the official assessment and current guidance before your trip.
303(d) / impairment recordRecreation restrictions noted
Excess Algal Growth, Degraded Aquatic VegetationPollutants: Total Phosphorus, Unknown Pollutant
- Status
- 303d Listed, Addition
- Public health
- General Advice
- Recreation
- Recreational Restrictions
- Aquatic life
- Not specified
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Review DNR water quality Check consumption advice Source updated 2026-03-03 · LakeList verified 2026-07-12
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Little Friess Lake - Deep Hole.
Last sampled Aug 2024
Through 2024, somewhat hazy water — summer clarity of 3.9 ft is lower than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2023–2024; each value shows its own year.55Eutrophic5-yr summer TSI
Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
3.9 ftJul–Aug 2023 avg (4 readings)
HazyDeclining — down ~40% vs earlier years
Clearer than 34% of 597 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
11.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2024 avg (2 readings)
ElevatedWorsening — up ~45% vs earlier years
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
44 µg/LLatest single sample · 2022-08-23
Elevated2020–2022
Elevated phosphorus supports strong plant/algae growth pressure.
All readings by year · station details · methodology
Summer averages (July/August)
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | 11.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2023 | 3.9 ft (4) | 11.0 µg/L (3) | — |
| 2022 | 3.4 ft (5) | 60.0 µg/L (2) | 44.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2021 | 8.4 ft (7) | 3.0 µg/L (2) | 22.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2020 | 8.4 ft (8) | 10.0 µg/L (2) | 24.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2019 | 8.7 ft (8) | 44.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2018 | 9.0 ft (6) | 9.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2017 | 4.8 ft (8) | 22.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2016 | 12.2 ft (8) | 4.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2015 | 8.1 ft (9) | 5.0 µg/L (1) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 6.5 ft (2023-09-07), chlorophyll-a 9 µg/L (2024-08-28), and total phosphorus 44 µg/L (2022-08-23).
Secchi clarity is how deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface — more feet means clearer water.
Chlorophyll-a is an algae pigment; higher values signal more algae in the water column.
Total phosphorus is a nutrient that feeds algae and aquatic plants. It is not a weed survey — depth, bottom type, water movement, and management change the actual lake experience.
Little Friess Lake - Deep HoleStation 673250 · TSI based on chlorophyll
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.Official Wisconsin information
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Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
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Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Little Friess Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Little Friess Lake · sheet 1
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Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 853100 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
16surface acres
34max depth feet
1public access points
43.2406, -88.2795latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchWild Marsh Landing43.24229, -88.28402Managed by STATE(DNR)VILLAGE OF RICHFIELDRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfishWalleye
Depth FAQ
How deep is Little Friess Lake?
Little Friess Lake is 34 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 16 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Little Friess Lake?
Yes. 1 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheet is free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Where does the Little Friess Lake depth map come from?
The map sheets are converted from official Wisconsin DNR lake survey documents, with the source URL, checksum, and retrieval date retained for every sheet. Historical surveys are not for navigation.
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LakeList record updated 2026-07-12
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