Teal Lake
Teal Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 1024 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Teal Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 6.6 ft
- Max depth
- 31 ft
- Area
- 1,024 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Teal Lake is a 1,024-acre mesotrophic lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 31 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 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Sawyer County, Teal Lake ranks #25 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-20. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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)
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Teal Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Teal Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 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 1992. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,024 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Ghost LakePublic
- Larson RoadPublic
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 Teal 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.
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.193 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.05 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #25 of 45 lakes in Sawyer County
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Frequently asked questions about Teal Lake
Where is Teal Lake?
- Teal Lake is a lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Teal Lake?
- Teal Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 1024 acres.
Is Teal Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Teal Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Teal Lake?
- Teal Lake has a maximum depth of 31 feet. The lake covers 1024 acres.
What fish are in Teal Lake?
- Fish species found in Teal Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Teal Lake is located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Teal Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Teal Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Teal Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Teal Lake?
- Teal Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Ghost Lake, Larson Road. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
49 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX49 samples · 2020–2026
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