What is the water-quality readings for Windigo Lake?

Windigo Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity reads 11 feet (Secchi depth). Phosphorus levels are 15.6 µg/L. Windigo Lake's nutrient and algae readings match or beat the Wisconsin state average.

Where is Windigo Lake?

Windigo Lake is located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It spans 503 acres with a maximum depth of 51 feet. 5 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Windigo Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Windigo 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: 11 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	11 ft
Phosphorus	15.6 μg/L
Maximum Depth	51 ft
Location	Sawyer County, Wisconsin

How does Windigo Lake compare?

With an overall water-quality readings of —, Windigo Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #21 of 45 lakes in Sawyer County by water quality score.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 11 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.

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