Irogami Lake
Waushara County, Wisconsin290 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Irogami Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 5 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Irogami Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 5 ft. Surface area: 290 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Largemouth Bass as abundant on Irogami Lake. DNR survey details →
Irogami Lake is a 290-acre lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 5 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-03-25. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Irogami Lake covers about 290 acres in Waushara County. It has 3 public boat landings, so a lakefront rental is not the only way to get a boat on the water. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Irogami Lake on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Irogami Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
- Fishing3 species recorded
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Irogami 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 Irogami Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Irogami Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft. TSI 57.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 4ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading 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. | 57 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Ask about Irogami Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Largemouth Bass as abundant on Irogami Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Irogami Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Irogami Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2021Irogami Lake spring shocking survey, 2021Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
5 ft
Surface area
290 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Highway 21Public
- Irogami TrailPublic
- Chicago AvenuePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Irogami Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Stable7 years
Phosphorus
Improving-0.79 µg/L/yr7 years
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Frequently asked questions about Irogami Lake
Where is Irogami Lake?
- Irogami Lake is a lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Irogami Lake?
- Irogami Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 5 ft. Surface area: 290 acres.
Is Irogami Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Irogami Lake?
- Irogami Lake has a maximum depth of 5 feet. The lake covers 290 acres.
What fish are in Irogami Lake?
- Fish species found in Irogami Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Irogami Lake is located in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Irogami Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Largemouth Bass as abundant on Irogami Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Irogami Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Irogami Lake?
- Irogami Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Highway 21, Irogami Trail, Chicago Avenue. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Irogami Lake?
- Irogami Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX3 samples · 2022–2025
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory