Is Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake Safe for Swimming?
Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 32 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 32 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 92 ft |
| Location | Sawyer County, Wisconsin |
How does Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake runs above the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #37 of 45 lakes in Sawyer County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 4.9 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 10 µg/L — moderate; acceptable for swimming on most days, but worth checking advisories.
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