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Lake Wilipyro

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Grade B — Good
Good · #9 of 24 lakes in the county · 10.5 ft clear · Mesotrophic · 72 acres · from A
Mesotrophic

Lake Wilipyro in Bayfield County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 72 acres.

Clarity
10.5 ft
Typical in August
74°F
Max depth
25 ft
Area
72 acres
Type
Mesotrophic
Trend
Stable

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Lake Wilipyro is a 72-acre mesotrophic lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Compared to the 23 other monitored lakes in Bayfield County, Lake Wilipyro ranks #9 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Grade only

Low algae

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.

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B (Good)

Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)10.5 ftNot graded
Phosphorus14 µg/LGood
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)43Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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Water Temperature

Lake Wilipyro typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 75°F) and coldest in May (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
56°
Jun
70°
Jul
75°
Aug
74°
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Typical surface water temperature by month, from 14 field readings (20242026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Wilipyro water temperature breakdown →

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth25 ft
Surface Area72 acres

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
4 sq mi
Shoreline
1.8 mi
Elevation
1,398 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).

Fish Species

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Fishing Lake Wilipyro

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2001. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).

DNR Assessment
Good · Deep Seepage lake
Trophic State Index 44 (mesotrophic) · 5-year average

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Present)Largemouth Bass(Present)Northern Pike(Present)

Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.394 m/yr7
Phosphorus Declining+0.29 µg/L/yr7
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County Ranking

Ranked #9 of 24 lakes in Bayfield County

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Wilipyro

What is the water quality grade for Lake Wilipyro?

Lake Wilipyro in Bayfield County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 72 acres.

Is Lake Wilipyro safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Wilipyro has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What is the water temperature of Lake Wilipyro?

Lake Wilipyro typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 14 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.

How deep is Lake Wilipyro?

Lake Wilipyro has a maximum depth of 25 feet. The lake covers 72 acres.

What fish are in Lake Wilipyro?

Fish species found in Lake Wilipyro include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Lake Wilipyro is located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Where this data comes from

53 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 ResourcesWIDNR_WQX53 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

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes