Black Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin133 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- Impaired · Mercury
- 17 ft max depth
- Public access
Black Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 133 acres.
Black Lake is a 133-acre lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 17 feet (8-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Black Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Black Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Black Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Black Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Black Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
17 ft
Average depth
8 ft
Surface area
133 acres
Shoreline
3.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Black LakePublic
- Black LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Black Lake
- Black Lake Cg0.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Black Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Black Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10006610 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Black Lake
Where is Black Lake?
- Black Lake is a lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Black Lake?
- Black Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 133 acres.
Is Black Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Black Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Black Lake?
- Black Lake has a maximum depth of 17 feet and an average depth of 8 feet. The lake covers 133 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Black Lake?
- Black Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Black Lake, Black Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Black Lake?
- Black Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Black Lake?
- Black Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Black Lake Cg. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Black Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles