Indian School Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin65 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Indian School Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 6 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Indian School Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 24.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6 ft. Surface area: 65 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Indian School Lake. DNR survey details →
Indian School Lake is a 65-acre lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 6 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-09-12. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Indian School Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing3 species recorded
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Indian School 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 Indian School Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Indian School Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 24.1 µg/L. TSI 50.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 24.1µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| 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. | 50 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Indian School Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Indian School Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. 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. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
6 ft
Surface area
65 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
10 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.7 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,207 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Indian School Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Hayward City OfHayward, City Of · 2.3 mi away · NPDES WI0021121
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Indian School Lake
Where is Indian School Lake?
- Indian School Lake is a lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Indian School Lake?
- Indian School Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 24.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6 ft. Surface area: 65 acres.
Is Indian School Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Indian School Lake?
- Indian School Lake has a maximum depth of 6 feet. The lake covers 65 acres.
What fish are in Indian School Lake?
- Fish species found in Indian School Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Indian School Lake is located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Indian School Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Indian School Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Indian School Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Indian School Lake?
- Public access to Indian School Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. 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.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX2 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes