June 2026 Water Monitoring Results
The June 2026 Water Quality Report is available here: June 2026 Water Quality Status. The end of the article shows a historical trend for Phosphorus and Chlorophyll.
August 2026 Musky Chuck
Distributed August 1, 2026 By: Musky Chuck, Ambassador-at-Large THE VIEW FROM THE DEEP HOLE: YES, WE ARE LISTENING Greetings, ’Bovers! Musky Chuck here, floating comfortably in the refreshing, emerald depths of our shared home. The other afternoon, I was hovering off a drop-off shelf, completely sheltered under the gnarled underwater roots of an old Northern […]
Spring Member Meeting
The Spring Matthews Lake Member Meeting was held on Saturday May 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM at N10636 Lodge Road (Lindberg’s Garage). We provided an update on the outlet and discussions with the DNR to repair the structure. Many members came together to hear updates on current projects, discuss lake health and water quality, review […]
A Guide to Lake-Friendly Living
By Mike Lipski. We’re all part of the Matthews Lake community. It’s more than water—it’s our gathering place, our playground, our quiet refuge, and our shared legacy. Every cast, every swim, and every loon call reminds us how fortunate we are to be a part of this special place. Lake-friendly Living on Matthews Lake
Watching the Night Light…Fantastic
by Eric Lindberg, President Matthews Lake Association One warm moonless night last summer I ventured down to the dock to see what I could see. Initially it was hard to make out objects, losing the trail, but then my eyes adjusted to take in more. I reclined on a dry seat on the pontoon boat […]
Frozen Beauty, Thriving Life: A Look at Matthews Lake’s Winter Ecosystem
Hello neighbors! As the vibrant colors of autumn fade, a new season settles over Matthews Lake. Winter is a truly magical time here—a season of quiet beauty, essential ecological change, and new opportunities for enjoyment and stewardship. This article is the first in a new monthly series from the Matthews Lake Association (MLA). Our goal […]
President’s Letter
Matthews Lake Association: With August knocking on the door, I wonder where summer went. We’ve spent a little more time up here than in the past. Significant events include: – Changing of the guard at the Memorial Day meeting. Thank you to Dick Howard for his 2 year reign and leadership through Healthy Lakes program, […]
Wake Surf Study Released
A new University of Minnesota study confirms that wakesurfing scours lakebeds, destroys fish habitat, and stirs up long-dormant pollutants in our glacial lakes. The long awaited University of Minnesota Phase II study is now out and the results are not good for Wisconsin and Minnesota lakes. The most important conclusion is that wakeboats in wake […]
Cyanobacteria Information
On June 27, we identified a Cyanobacteria outbreak on Matthews lake. We noticed 2″ round spheres of algae floating in the water last weekend along with a “fishy” smell. Dick today observed the following: I just got up at the lake, examined our shoreline and found two smaller examples that appear to me to be […]
Lake Chemistry Report – May 2025
Acceptable Ranges for Key Lake Water Quality Parameters Parameter Our Value Typical Range (Good Water Quality) Notes Total Phosphorus 0.023 mg/L Oligotrophic: < 0.010 mg/LMesotrophic: 0.010–0.020 mg/LEutrophic: > 0.030 mg/L Your lake is borderline mesotrophic(moderate nutrients) Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (SRP) ND < 0.005 mg/L Not detected = excellent Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) 0.54 mg/L < […]