Taylor Lake
Taylor Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 43 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Northern Pike as common on Taylor Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 10 ft
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Max depth
- 58 ft
- Area
- 43 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Taylor Lake is a 43-acre mesotrophic lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 58 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Waupaca County, Taylor Lake ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-30. 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)
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Phosphorus level: 12.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12.3 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Taylor Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 78°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 89°F) and coldest in Apr (about 57°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 8 field readings (2025–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Taylor Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Northern Pike as common on Taylor Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Taylor Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry. 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 1994. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 58 ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Taylor LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Taylor 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.
EPA Impairment Status
Taylor Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10000409 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.26 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 21 lakes in Waupaca County
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Lake
Where is Taylor Lake?
- Taylor Lake is a lake in Waupaca 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?
- Taylor Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 43 acres.
Is Taylor Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Taylor Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Taylor Lake?
- Taylor Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 8 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Taylor Lake?
- Taylor Lake has a maximum depth of 58 feet. The lake covers 43 acres.
What fish are in Taylor Lake?
- Fish species found in Taylor Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye, Sturgeon. Taylor Lake is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Taylor Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Northern Pike as common on Taylor Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Taylor Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Taylor Lake?
- Taylor Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Taylor Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
8 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX8 samples · 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
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