Wazeecha Lake
Wazeecha Lake in Wood County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 140 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Wazeecha Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 7 ft
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Area
- 140 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Wazeecha Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: 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 Wazeecha Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. 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.
Wazeecha Lake is a 140-acre lake in Wood County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 20 feet. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Wazeecha Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11.6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Wazeecha Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Wazeecha Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. 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. 6 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Wazeecha Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Wazeecha Lake spring shocking and netting survey, 2025Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 140 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- South Wood County ParkPublic
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 Wazeecha 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.
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Wazeecha Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the South Wood County Park (completed 1939), built primarily for recreation on the FOURMILE & BUENA VISTA CREEKS; gravity-type dam, 26 ft tall and 300 ft long.
- Surface area
- 148 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,172 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,930 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 134 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Wood County
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00060 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.29 km)
Graded lakes near Wazeecha Lake
Wazeecha Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Wazeecha Lake
Where is Wazeecha Lake?
- Wazeecha Lake is a lake in Wood County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Wazeecha Lake?
- Wazeecha Lake in Wood County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 140 acres.
Is Wazeecha Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Wazeecha Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Wazeecha Lake?
- Wazeecha Lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet. The lake covers 140 acres.
What fish are in Wazeecha Lake?
- Fish species found in Wazeecha Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Wazeecha Lake is located in Wood County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Wazeecha Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Wazeecha Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Wazeecha Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Wazeecha Lake?
- Wazeecha Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include South Wood County Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
5 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_WQX5 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
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