Sawyer Lake
Sawyer Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 149 acres.
- Clarity
- 10 ft
- Max depth
- 31 ft
- Area
- 149 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Langlade County
Sawyer Lake is a 149-acre mesotrophic lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 31 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. 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. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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 10 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13.6 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 149 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Sawyer Lake - SouthPublic
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.
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)
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.013 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.7 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 11 lakes in Langlade County
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Frequently asked questions about Sawyer Lake
What is the water quality grade for Sawyer Lake?
- Sawyer Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). 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?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Sawyer Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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.
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.
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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)
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