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Saxon Fall Flowage Lake

Iron County, WisconsinMesotrophic

On the LakeGrade scale Saxon Fall Flowage Lake grades a B, with clarity at 26.2 ft and 43 µg/L of phosphorus placing it above the Wisconsin median. Phosphorus is the parameter holding the grade back — runoff from the surrounding watershed appears to keep nutrient levels elevated through the summer.

Mesotrophic conditions dominate at Saxon Fall Flowage Lake: enough nutrients for a healthy fishery, not so much that algal blooms become a chronic problem. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake is compact at 68 acres, with partial shoreline records and little volume to buffer nutrient inputs. Among the 33 graded lakes in Iron County, Saxon Fall Flowage Lake sits at rank 12, above the county median.

No invasive species are currently listed at Saxon Fall Flowage Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The fishery includes walleye alongside the lake's other 5 documented species — a notable draw for Wisconsin anglers. Public access is available — the lake is on the Wisconsin DNR public-access list. 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 2021-07-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Crystal clear, you can see 26.2 ft down. Phosphorus level: 42.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)26.2 ftA
Phosphorus42.6 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)44Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Surface Area68 acres
Public AccessYes

Fish Species

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Saxon Fall Flowage Lake fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #12 of 33 lakes in Iron County

Nearby Lakes in Iron County

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2021).

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Musky(Common)Panfish(Common)Northern Pike(Common)Walleye(Common)Smallmouth Bass(Present)

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

Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory

Most recent sample: 2021-07-20

Monitoring stations: 1

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