Lake Esadore

The LakeGrade rubric puts Lake Esadore at a C: clarity at 4.5 ft, 22 µg/L of phosphorus, and a TSI of 52 signal an intermediate trophic state. Secchi readings are the weakest of the three parameters, suggesting suspended sediment or algal biomass dominates the optical signal.

At a TSI of 52, Lake Esadore reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. A maximum depth of 36 ft puts Lake Esadore in the middle of Wisconsin's depth distribution. The lake is compact at 48 acres, with partial shoreline records and little volume to buffer nutrient inputs. Among the 6 graded lakes in Taylor County, Lake Esadore sits at rank 2, above the county median.

Lake Esadore has at least one documented invasive species (Chinese Mystery Snail), so boaters and anglers should observe clean-drain-dry steps when leaving the lake. Walleye are documented at Lake Esadore, one of 4 fish species on record for the lake. Public access is available — the lake is on the Wisconsin DNR public-access list. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.