I want to buy lake property and want clear water. Where should I look?
Its important for people to know what they want their property to look like and how they want to use it — and find a property that matches that vision. We have several online resources to get you started, particularly if water clarity is one of your priorities. Lakes from Space,Exit DNR will allow you to look at a map of Wisconsin and see which lakes tend to be clearer, and to also investigate a specific lake. Or check out a recent water quality report for lakes in a specific county, based on data collected by the more than 1,000 Citizen Lake Monitoring volunteers who collect water quality data for a favorite lake. Finally, look at our online DNR lake maps and make sure that what you buy is what you want. There may be limitations on the kinds of modifications an owner can make along the shoreline or in the water adjacent to the shoreline to protect the public interest. Property on a bay, for instance, may never naturally provide a nice sandy lake bottom for swimmers. Organic material
