Razorback Lake

On the LakeGrade rubric, Razorback Lake pulls an A: clarity at 46.4 ft and phosphorus readings still being added put it in the top bracket for Wisconsin. Sub-grades cluster within a single letter of each other, which usually means the lake is in stable trophic balance rather than fighting one specific stressor.

A TSI value of 22 puts Razorback Lake in the oligotrophic range, where biological productivity stays low and the water column remains clear. A maximum depth of 35 ft puts Razorback Lake in the middle of Wisconsin's depth distribution. Razorback Lake covers 381 acres alongside partial shoreline records — a mid-sized water that supports a working fishery without being so large that conditions diverge between basins. Among the 202 graded lakes in Vilas County, Razorback Lake sits at rank 60, above the county median.

Eurasian watermilfoil is established at Razorback Lake, which can dampen recreational access and pressure the native plant community. The fishery includes walleye alongside the lake's other 6 documented species — a notable draw for Wisconsin anglers. A documented public access point at Razorback Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.