Sawyer Lake
Langlade County, Wisconsin149 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Sawyer Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 31 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Sawyer Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 149 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Sawyer Lake. DNR survey details →
Sawyer Lake is a 149-acre mesotrophic lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 31 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Langlade County, Sawyer Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-03. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Sawyer Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing5 species recorded
- Deep water31 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Sawyer 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.
Water quality measurements for Sawyer Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Sawyer Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Phosphorus 13.6 µg/L. TSI 43.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 10ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 13.6µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 43 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Ask about Sawyer Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Sawyer Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Sawyer Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 5 years of monitoring is declining. 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. Monitored by volunteers since 1990. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
31 ft
Surface area
149 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
3 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
3.9 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,385 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Sawyer Lake - SouthPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2021–2025).
Water clarity
Stable5 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+0.7 µg/L/yr2 years
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Frequently asked questions about Sawyer Lake
Where is Sawyer Lake?
- Sawyer Lake is a lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Sawyer Lake?
- Sawyer Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 149 acres.
Is Sawyer Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Sawyer Lake?
- Sawyer Lake has a maximum depth of 31 feet. The lake covers 149 acres.
What fish are in Sawyer Lake?
- Fish species found in Sawyer Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Sawyer Lake is located in Langlade County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Sawyer Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Sawyer Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Sawyer Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 5 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Sawyer Lake?
- Sawyer Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Sawyer Lake - South. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Sawyer Lake?
- Sawyer 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.
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Where this data comes from
28 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX28 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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