What is the water-quality readings for Mud Lake?

Mud Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity reads 10 feet (Secchi depth). Phosphorus levels are 18.5 µg/L. Mud Lake's nutrient and algae readings match or beat the Wisconsin state average.

Mud Lake is located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It spans 464 acres with a maximum depth of 15 feet. 4 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Mud Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Mud 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: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	10 ft
Phosphorus	18.5 μg/L
Maximum Depth	15 ft
Location	Sawyer County, Wisconsin

How does Mud Lake compare?

With an overall water-quality readings of —, Mud Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #19 of 45 lakes in Sawyer County by water quality score.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 10 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.

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