Where is Sackett Lake?

Sackett Lake is a lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.

How deep is Sackett Lake?

Sackett Lake has a maximum depth of 32 feet and an average depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 60 acres.

Are there boat ramps on Sackett Lake?

Sackett Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Sackett Lake Recreation Area. Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at Sackett Lake?

Sackett Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.

Sackett Lake

Taylor County, Wisconsin60 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.

Max depth

32 ft

Bathymetric survey

Area

60 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

1.9 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Mercury
32 ft max depth
Public access

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Sackett Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 60 acres.

Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Sackett Lake. DNR survey details →

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Sackett Lake is a 60-acre lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 32 feet (15-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What Sackett Lake is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp
Deep water32 ft surveyed max depth

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Sackett Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Sackett Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

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Water quality measurements for Sackett Lake

These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Sackett Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

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DNR fisheries survey

Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Sackett Lake.

A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Sackett Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2019).

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

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

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DNR Reports & Resources

Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Sackett 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).

2023
Sackett Lake spring netting and shocking survey, 2023
Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)

Lake Details

Max depth

32 ft

Average depth

15 ft

Surface area

60 acres

Shoreline

1.9 mi

Public access

Yes

Listed by Wisconsin DNR

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

Sackett Lake Recreation AreaPublic

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

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EPA Impairment Status

Sackett Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Mercury

Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10003232 · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Taylor County

Grassy Knoll Lake0.9 miView →Clear Lake1.5 miView →Lake Esadore4.5 ft clear · Eutrophic1.6 miView →South Twin Lake4.1 miView →Kleutch Lake3.5 miView →North Twin Lake—View →

Frequently asked questions about Sackett Lake

Where is Sackett Lake?: Sackett Lake is a lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Sackett Lake?: Sackett Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 60 acres.
Is Sackett Lake safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Sackett Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Sackett Lake?: Sackett Lake has a maximum depth of 32 feet and an average depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 60 acres.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Sackett Lake?: Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Sackett Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Sackett Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Sackett Lake?: Sackett Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Sackett Lake Recreation Area. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Sackett Lake?: Sackett Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.