Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake
Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 91.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 2366 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Largemouth Bass as abundant on Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Area
- 2,366 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake is a 2,366-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 22 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Taylor County, Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-06-25. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 91.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 91.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Largemouth Bass as abundant on Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 16 stations on file (most recent sample 2024).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 2,366 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Diamond DrivePublic
- Miller Dam County ParkPublic
- Chippewa CampgroundPublic
- Miller Dam PerkinstownPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake
- Chippewa Cg1.8 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
Fish Species
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Fishing Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.25 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -4.42 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Chequamegon Waters (completed 1967), built primarily for recreation on the YELLOW; gravity-type dam, 22 ft tall and 800 ft long.
- Surface area
- 2,714 ac
- Normal storage
- 13,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 45,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 125 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Taylor County
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00854 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10004746 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in Taylor County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake
Where is Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake is a lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 91.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 2366 acres.
Is Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake has a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake covers 2366 acres.
What fish are in Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Fish species found in Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake is located in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Largemouth Bass as abundant on Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Diamond Drive, Miller Dam County Park, Chippewa Campground, Miller Dam Perkinstown. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Chippewa 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
16 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX16 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles