Wagner Lake
Wagner Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 52 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 4 acres.
- Clarity
- 4 ft
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Area
- 4 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Wagner Lake →
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Wagner Lake is a 4-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Shawano County, Wagner Lake ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft. Phosphorus level: 52 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 52 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Wagner Lake
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Depot StreetPublic
Fish Species
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WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 21 lakes in Shawano County
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Wagner Lake holds Grade D. 3 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 Wagner Lake
What is the water quality grade for Wagner Lake?
- Wagner Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 52 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 4 acres.
Is Wagner Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Wagner Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Wagner Lake?
- Wagner Lake has a maximum depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 4 acres.
What fish are in Wagner Lake?
- Fish species found in Wagner Lake include Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Wagner Lake is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Wagner Lake?
- Wagner Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Depot Street. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
8 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX8 samples · 2022
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory