Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake
Taylor County, Wisconsin2,366 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 3 aquatic invasives
- 22 ft max depth
- Public access
Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
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 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake covers about 2,400 acres in Taylor County. It has 4 public boat landings, so a lakefront rental is not the only way to get a boat on the water. Vrbo is where to look for cabins and lake homes around Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake, and Booking.com and Expedia search hotels near the lake for your dates.
What Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch4 documented ramps
- Fishing3 species recorded
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Big water2,366 acres
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Chequamegon Waters Flowage 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 Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 91.3 µg/L. TSI 67.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 2.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 91.3µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 67 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
22 ft
Surface area
2,366 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
139 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
21.5 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,253 ft
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
- Chippewa1.8 kmReserve
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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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 (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Worsening3 years
Phosphorus
Improving-4.42 µg/L/yr4 years
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
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10004746 · Official waterbody report
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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. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake has 4 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 Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake?
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Chippewa. 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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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