Wazee Lake
Wazee Lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 30 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 350 ft. Surface area: 146 acres.
- Clarity
- 30 ft
- Max depth
- 350 ft
- Area
- 146 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Wazee Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Wazee Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Wazee Lake is a 146-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 350 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-06-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedBacteria F
Based on E. coli testing, Wazee Lake routinely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 60% of 5 samples across 3 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Wisconsin’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water quality measurements for Wazee Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 30 ft down. Phosphorus level: 9.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 32.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 30 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 9.3 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 32 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 350 ft |
| Surface Area | 146 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Wazee Lake Recreation AreaPublic
Fishing Wazee 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
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Frequently asked questions about Wazee Lake
What is the water quality grade for Wazee Lake?
- Wazee Lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 30 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 350 ft. Surface area: 146 acres.
Is Wazee Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Wazee Lake routinely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 60% of 5 samples across 3 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of F — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Wazee Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Wisconsin's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
How deep is Wazee Lake?
- Wazee Lake has a maximum depth of 350 feet. The lake covers 146 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Wazee Lake?
- Wazee Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Wazee Lake Recreation Area. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX3 samples · 2020–2022
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
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