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Friess Lake
Lake · Richfield, Wisconsin
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 45013, as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy 45013 (23.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Friess Lake?
- Friess Lake is a lake in Richfield, Wisconsin.
- What is the water temperature at Friess Lake?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Friess Lake in Richfield, Wisconsin is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45013, 23.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Friess Lake?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Friess Lake rated?
- Friess Lake in Richfield, Wisconsin has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 34 reviews.
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