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.
- Clarity
- 10.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Area
- 72 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Next lake in Bayfield County
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 onlyLow 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
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
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.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 14 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Wilipyro water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
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).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.394 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.29 µg/L/yr | 7 |
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.
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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 Resources
WIDNR_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