Taylor Lake-Deep Hole
Taylor Lake-Deep Hole in Bayfield County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 85 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Taylor Lake-Deep Hole. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 6 ft
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Area
- 85 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Taylor Lake-Deep Hole is a 85-acre mesotrophic lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 23 other monitored lakes in Bayfield County, Taylor Lake-Deep Hole ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-27. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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)
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19.8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Taylor Lake-Deep Hole.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Taylor Lake-Deep Hole B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 3 years of monitoring is stable. 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Taylor LakePublic
- Namekagon LakePublic
- Atkins LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Taylor Lake-Deep Hole
- Namekagon Cg3.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fish Species
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Fishing Taylor Lake-Deep Hole
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.096 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 24 lakes in Bayfield County
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Lake-Deep Hole
Where is Taylor Lake-Deep Hole?
- Taylor Lake-Deep Hole is a lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Taylor Lake-Deep Hole?
- Taylor Lake-Deep Hole in Bayfield County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 85 acres.
Is Taylor Lake-Deep Hole safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Taylor Lake-Deep Hole has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Taylor Lake-Deep Hole?
- Taylor Lake-Deep Hole has a maximum depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 85 acres.
What fish are in Taylor Lake-Deep Hole?
- Fish species found in Taylor Lake-Deep Hole include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Taylor Lake-Deep Hole is located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Taylor Lake-Deep Hole?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Taylor Lake-Deep Hole. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Taylor Lake-Deep Hole B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 3 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Taylor Lake-Deep Hole?
- Taylor Lake-Deep Hole has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Taylor Lake, Namekagon Lake, Atkins Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Taylor Lake-Deep Hole?
- Taylor Lake-Deep Hole has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Namekagon Cg. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
11 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX11 samples · 2022–2025
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
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles