Sissabagama Lake
Sissabagama Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 48 ft. Surface area: 805 acres.
- Clarity
- 8 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 48 ft
- Area
- 805 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Sawyer County
Sissabagama Lake is a 805-acre mesotrophic lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 48 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. 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. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Phosphorus level: 18.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18.7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
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.
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 →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 48 ft |
| Surface Area | 805 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lake SissabagamaPublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Sissabagama Lake
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: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.072 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.68 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #29 of 45 lakes in Sawyer County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Sissabagama Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Sissabagama Lake
What is the water quality grade for Sissabagama Lake?
- Sissabagama Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). 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?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Sissabagama Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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.
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.
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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)
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