Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake

Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Wisconsin lake of its size and depth. Phosphorus is the parameter holding the grade back — runoff from the surrounding watershed appears to keep nutrient levels elevated through the summer.

A TSI near 49 places Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. At 92 ft of maximum depth, Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake stratifies reliably through the summer — the hypolimnion stays cooler and clearer than the surface layer suggests. At 14,593 acres, Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake is one of the larger lakes in Sawyer County, with partial shoreline records supporting multiple distinct use patterns. Within the 52 graded lakes of Sawyer County, Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake sits at rank 42, near the bottom of the county list.

Eurasian watermilfoil is established at Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake, which can dampen recreational access and pressure the native plant community. The fishery includes walleye alongside the lake's other 8 documented species — a notable draw for Wisconsin anglers. A documented public access point at Chippewa Flowage -North of Cranberry Bars Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is supported by multiple sampling years from the Wisconsin DNR Citizen Lake Monitoring Network, giving the letter a reasonably stable foundation.