Kawaguesaga Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin700 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 44 ft max depth
- Public access
Kawaguesaga Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 700 acres.
Kawaguesaga Lake is a 700-acre lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 44 feet (18-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Kawaguesaga Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
- Deep water44 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Kawaguesaga Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Kawaguesaga 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 Kawaguesaga Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Kawaguesaga 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. TSI undefined.
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DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Kawaguesaga 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).
- 2024Kawaguesaga Lake fisheries summary, 2024Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
44 ft
Average depth
18 ft
Surface area
700 acres
Shoreline
10.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Park StreetPublic
- KawaguesagaSemi-private
- Tomahawk RiverSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Kawaguesaga Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10007322 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Kawaguesaga Lake
Where is Kawaguesaga Lake?
- Kawaguesaga Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Kawaguesaga Lake?
- Kawaguesaga Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 700 acres.
Is Kawaguesaga Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Kawaguesaga Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Kawaguesaga Lake?
- Kawaguesaga Lake has a maximum depth of 44 feet and an average depth of 18 feet. The lake covers 700 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Kawaguesaga Lake?
- Kawaguesaga Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Park Street, Kawaguesaga, Tomahawk River. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Kawaguesaga Lake?
- Kawaguesaga 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
Measurements for Kawaguesaga Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory