Lac Sault Dore Lake
Lac Sault Dore Lake in Price County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 21 ft. Surface area: 601 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Lac Sault Dore Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 3 ft
- Typical in August
- 69°F
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Area
- 601 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Lac Sault Dore Lake is a 601-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Price County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 21 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Price County, Lac Sault Dore Lake ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-28. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 45.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 45.8 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lac Sault Dore Lake
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Water Temperature
Lac Sault Dore Lake typically sits around 69°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 75°F) and coldest in May (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 15 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lac Sault Dore Lake water temperature breakdown →
Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Lac Sault Dore Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (255,859 cells/mL) on July 18, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Lac Sault Dore Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Lac Sault Dore Lake D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. 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. Monitored by volunteers since 1990. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Lac Sault Dore 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).
- 2023Lac Sault Dore (Soo Lake) fall shocking survey, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft |
| Surface Area | 601 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lac Sault DorePublic
- Lac Sault DorePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Lac Sault Dore 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: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.071 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.09 µg/L/yr | 7 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lac Sault Dore Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10003528 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 13 lakes in Price County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lac Sault Dore Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lac Sault Dore Lake
Where is Lac Sault Dore Lake?
- Lac Sault Dore Lake is a lake in Price County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lac Sault Dore Lake?
- Lac Sault Dore Lake in Price County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 21 ft. Surface area: 601 acres.
Is Lac Sault Dore Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lac Sault Dore Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lac Sault Dore Lake?
- Lac Sault Dore Lake typically sits around 69°F at the surface in August, from 15 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lac Sault Dore Lake?
- Lac Sault Dore Lake has a maximum depth of 21 feet. The lake covers 601 acres.
What fish are in Lac Sault Dore Lake?
- Fish species found in Lac Sault Dore Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Lac Sault Dore Lake is located in Price County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lac Sault Dore Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Lac Sault Dore Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Lac Sault Dore Lake D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Does Lac Sault Dore Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Lac Sault Dore Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (255,859 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lac Sault Dore Lake?
- Lac Sault Dore Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lac Sault Dore, Lac Sault Dore. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
82 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX82 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory