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Fisher Lake

Iron County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Fisher Lake comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Wisconsin lake of its size and depth. Clarity is the limiting factor — phosphorus is reasonable but suspended particles or algal cells keep water transparency below Wisconsin norms.

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. Fisher Lake ranks 11 of 33 in Iron County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Fisher Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. 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 2025-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)7 ftC
Phosphorus16.7 µg/LA
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)47Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.293 m/yr6
Phosphorus Improving-1.29 µg/L/yr4
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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #11 of 33 lakes in Iron County

Nearby Lakes in Iron County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-09-25

Monitoring stations: 2