Lake Quality

Two loons bobbing about on 5th Lake - Click to enlarge.
Our quality of life on the Moen Lake Chain is dependent on the quality of the massive amount of water surrounding us. We must be diligent in monitoring appropriate factors realting to water quality and invasive species.

The introduction of parasitic non-native vegetation is just as damaging to our lakes as the dumping of raw sewage in to the waters.

Let's look at how our chain of lakes is one piece of a very complex watershed puzzle. To get an idea of our place in the "food chain" review the Wisconsin River Reservoir System map presented by the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company. The Moen Lake Chain is represented as North Pelican on the graphic.

LAKE LEVELS are always a great topic of conversation. A short version of the annual operating plan for the Moen Lake Chain can be found by Clicking Here.

A good, but rather long, explanation of the operation of the reservoir system can be found by Clicking Here.

We have several projects which require wide participation from our Moen Lake Citizens. Please review the ongoing opportunities on the Volunteering page and see how you might best share your Lake Life experiences with us.

Lake water monitoring is paramount to understanding the steps needed to maintain the highest quality possible. Here are the latest reports at DNR.

Lake Water Quality 2008 Annual Report
Fifth Lake Water Quality Report

Below are some links a wealth of information pertaining to Lake Quality. Feel free to recommend additional links by going to the Contact Us page.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program
Aquatic Plant Management and Protection Program
Eurasian Water Milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum)
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)

Wisconsin Muskellunge Waters - Oneida County

Note that not all waters containing musky are classified as musky waters.

Lake Name Access
Acres
Class
Category
Fifth Lake Water
240
A2
1
Fourth Lake Water
258
A2
1
Moen Lake Ramp
460
A2
1
Second Lake Water
111
A2
1
Third Lake Road
103
A2
1

Class A2 - these waters are best known for providing the most consistent angling action, and they have potential to produce some big fish as well. They generally have the best overall numbers of muskellunge, but big fish make up a smaller percent of the total compared to Class A1 waters.

Category 1 - the population is self-sustaining through natural reproduction. No stocking occurs.