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Fisher Lake

Florence County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Fisher Lake sits at the top of the Wisconsin DNR grading rubric with an A, a mark reached by the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

Trophically, Fisher Lake reads as oligotrophic — nutrient-poor, clear, and ecologically more sensitive to disturbance than richer lakes. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within Florence County's 39 graded waters, Fisher Lake sits at rank 2, near the top of the local distribution.

Fisher Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2023, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Fisher Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-08-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 26.9 ft down. Trophic State Index: 30.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)26.9 ftA
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)30Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+4.4 m/yr2
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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #2 of 39 lakes in Florence County

Nearby Lakes in Florence County

DNR Reports & Resources

Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Fisher Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 4 reports on file.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-08-10

Monitoring stations: 2