Lake Esadore
Taylor County, Wisconsin48 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Esadore. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 36 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Esadore in Taylor County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 48 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Esadore. DNR survey details →
Lake Esadore is a 48-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 36 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Taylor County, Lake Esadore ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-23. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Esadore is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing4 species recorded
- Deep water36 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyBacteria tested: low
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Based on E. coli testing, Lake Esadore never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 14 samples across 4 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Wisconsin’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Whether Lake Esadore 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 Lake Esadore
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Lake Esadore, 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 4.5 ft. Phosphorus 22.1 µg/L. TSI 52.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 4.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 22.1µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| 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. | 52 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Ask about Lake Esadore
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Water Temperature
Lake Esadore typically sits around 57°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 79°F) and coldest in Feb (about 35°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (35°F) to its warmest (79°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 34 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Esadore water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Esadore.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Lake Esadore’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. Monitored by volunteers since 2001. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
36 ft
Surface area
48 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
5 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
3.4 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,437 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Esadore LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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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
Stable6 years
Phosphorus
Improving-0.47 µg/L/yr7 years
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Esadore is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Clear Lake (completed 1900), built primarily for recreation on the Clear Lake Outlet; gravity-type dam, 12 ft tall and 208 ft long.
- Surface area
- 71 ac
- Normal storage
- 470 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 680 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Hammel Lake District #1
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00206 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.73 km)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Esadore
Where is Lake Esadore?
- Lake Esadore is a lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Esadore?
- Lake Esadore in Taylor County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 48 acres.
Is Lake Esadore safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lake Esadore never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 14 samples across 4 seasons. That is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Lake Esadore is safe to swim in today is a call for Wisconsin's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Esadore?
- Lake Esadore typically sits around 57°F at the surface in October, from 34 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lake Esadore?
- Lake Esadore has a maximum depth of 36 feet. The lake covers 48 acres.
What fish are in Lake Esadore?
- Fish species found in Lake Esadore include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Lake Esadore is located in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lake Esadore?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Esadore. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Lake Esadore’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 Lake Esadore?
- Lake Esadore has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Esadore Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Esadore?
- Lake Esadore has 1 documented boat landing 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
60 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_WQX60 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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
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