Lk Superior Siskiwit Bay 0.15 Mi Siskiwit R Mouth Lake
Bayfield County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Lk Superior Siskiwit Bay 0.15 Mi Siskiwit R Mouth Lake sits at the top of the Wisconsin DNR grading rubric with an A, a mark reached by the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. Clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate similarly, so there is no obvious single lever to pull on watershed management.
The lake's low TSI puts it in oligotrophic territory — the cleanest of the four trophic classes, but also the most vulnerable to nutrient-driven shifts. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within the 55 graded lakes of Bayfield County, Lk Superior Siskiwit Bay 0.15 Mi Siskiwit R Mouth Lake sits at rank 42, near the bottom of the county list.
No invasive species are currently listed at Lk Superior Siskiwit Bay 0.15 Mi Siskiwit R Mouth Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Lk Superior Siskiwit Bay 0.15 Mi Siskiwit R Mouth Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2021-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 30.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 6 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 30 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -3.7 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.45 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #42 of 55 lakes in Bayfield County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Waukesha County · Clarity: 14.6 ft
Waukesha County · Clarity: 13.8 ft
Walworth County · Clarity: 19 ft
Washington County · Clarity: 12 ft
Kenosha County · Clarity: 10.1 ft
Washington County · Clarity: 12.5 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Most recent sample: 2021-09-22
Monitoring stations: 1