Little Sissabagama Lake
Little Sissabagama Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 12.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 75 ft. Surface area: 308 acres.
- Clarity
- 12.2 ft
- Max depth
- 75 ft
- Area
- 308 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Sawyer County
Little Sissabagama Lake is a 308-acre mesotrophic lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 75 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 5 public boat landings. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Sawyer County, Little Sissabagama Lake ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-01. 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 12.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 75 ft |
| Surface Area | 308 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Loyhead Lake - SouthPublic
- Wolf LakePublic
- Sawmill LakePublic
- County Line LakePublic
- Green LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Little Sissabagama Lake
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1986. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Little Sissabagama 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).
- 2025Big Sissabagama Lake management plan, 2025Management Plan · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.743 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.37 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 45 lakes in Sawyer County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Little Sissabagama Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Sawyer County
Frequently asked questions about Little Sissabagama Lake
What is the water quality grade for Little Sissabagama Lake?
- Little Sissabagama Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 12.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 75 ft. Surface area: 308 acres.
Is Little Sissabagama Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Little Sissabagama Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Little Sissabagama Lake?
- Little Sissabagama Lake has a maximum depth of 75 feet. The lake covers 308 acres.
What fish are in Little Sissabagama Lake?
- Fish species found in Little Sissabagama Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. Little Sissabagama Lake is located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Little Sissabagama Lake?
- Little Sissabagama Lake has 5 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Loyhead Lake - South, Wolf Lake, Sawmill Lake, County Line Lake, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
66 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX66 samples · 2020–2025
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory