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Fisher Lake

Florence County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Fisher Lake earns a C — middle-of-the-pack water quality, with one or two parameters dragging the average down from a stronger grade. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

A TSI near 47 places Fisher Lake in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. 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 the 39 graded lakes of Florence County, Fisher Lake sits at rank 31, near the bottom of the county list.

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.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft. Trophic State Index: 47.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)8.2 ftC
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)47Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Water Quality Trend: Improving

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

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+4.4 m/yr2

Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #31 of 39 lakes in Florence County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Fisher Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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. 3 reports on file.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory

Most recent sample: 2023-08-10

Monitoring stations: 2

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