Sissabagama Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin805 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Sissabagama Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 48 ft max depth
- Public access
Sissabagama Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 48 ft. Surface area: 805 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Sissabagama Lake. DNR survey details →
Sissabagama Lake is a 805-acre mesotrophic lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 48 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Sawyer County, Sissabagama Lake ranks #29 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-07-02. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Sissabagama Lake covers about 810 acres in Sawyer County. It has one public boat landing. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Sissabagama Lake on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Sissabagama Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing6 species recorded
- Deep water48 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
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 Sissabagama 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 Sissabagama Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Sissabagama Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Phosphorus 18.7 µg/L. TSI 47.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 8ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 18.7µg/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. | 47 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Sissabagama Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in Jun (about 74°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (74°F) to its warmest (80°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 30 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Sissabagama Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Sissabagama Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Sissabagama Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. 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
48 ft
Surface area
805 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
9 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
7.6 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,309 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lake SissabagamaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Sissabagama Lake
- → Sissabagama Lake fishing: DNR survey catch rates, species & stocking
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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: Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring (2021–2026).
Water clarity
Stable5 years
Phosphorus
Improving-0.68 µg/L/yr5 years
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Frequently asked questions about Sissabagama Lake
Where is Sissabagama Lake?
- Sissabagama Lake is a lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Sissabagama Lake?
- Sissabagama Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 48 ft. Surface area: 805 acres.
Is Sissabagama Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Sissabagama Lake?
- Sissabagama Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 30 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Sissabagama Lake?
- Sissabagama Lake has a maximum depth of 48 feet. The lake covers 805 acres.
What fish are in Sissabagama Lake?
- Fish species found in Sissabagama Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Sissabagama Lake is located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Sissabagama Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Sissabagama Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Sissabagama Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Sissabagama Lake?
- Sissabagama Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Sissabagama. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Sissabagama Lake?
- Sissabagama 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
25 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX25 samples · 2021–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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