White Sand Lake Deep
Vilas County, Wisconsin1,181 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for White Sand Lake Deep. Here is what has been measured.
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 63 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
White Sand Lake Deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 18 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 63 ft. Surface area: 1181 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on White Sand Lake Deep. DNR survey details →
White Sand Lake Deep is a 1,181-acre lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 63 feet. 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.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-09-21. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
White Sand Lake Deep covers about 1,200 acres in Vilas County. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around White Sand Lake Deep on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What White Sand Lake Deep is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water18 ft of visibility
- Fishing6 species recorded
- Deep water63 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,181 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether White Sand Lake Deep is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for White Sand Lake Deep
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for White Sand Lake Deep, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down. TSI 35.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 18ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 35 | Oligotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. No reading is a swimming clearance.
Ask about White Sand Lake Deep
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for White Sand Lake Deep — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (654,636 cells/mL) on March 30, 2024.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on White Sand Lake Deep.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows White Sand Lake Deep’s water-quality measurements separately, 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. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2024).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
63 ft
Surface area
1,181 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishing White Sand Lake Deep
- → White Sand Lake Deep fishing: DNR survey catch rates, species & stocking
- → White Sand Lake Deep fishing forecast & best times (species outlook + 14-day solunar calendar)
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- → Is it safe to eat fish from White Sand Lake Deep? (mercury & PFAS guide)
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 (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Improving7 years
Phosphorus
Improving-0.26 µg/L/yr6 years
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Frequently asked questions about White Sand Lake Deep
Where is White Sand Lake Deep?
- White Sand Lake Deep is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of White Sand Lake Deep?
- White Sand Lake Deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 18 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 63 ft. Surface area: 1181 acres.
Is White Sand Lake Deep safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is White Sand Lake Deep?
- White Sand Lake Deep has a maximum depth of 63 feet. The lake covers 1181 acres.
What fish are in White Sand Lake Deep?
- Fish species found in White Sand Lake Deep include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. White Sand Lake Deep is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at White Sand Lake Deep?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on White Sand Lake Deep. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows White Sand Lake Deep’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Does White Sand Lake Deep have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for White Sand Lake Deep (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (654,636 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Can I fish at White Sand Lake Deep?
- Public access to White Sand Lake Deep is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
155 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Water Program (Tribal)
LDFWATER2007155 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes