Lake Chippewa

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)14,593
Maximum Depth (ft)92
Mean Depth (ft)15
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition60% sand, 20% gravel, 5% rock, 15% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.93370° N, 91.18320° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2399700

Fish Species

8 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
WalleyeAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
Smallmouth BassCommon
CatfishPresent
SturgeonPresent

Boat Landings

6 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public
Boat Landing 3Public
Boat Landing 4Public
Boat Landing 5Public
Boat Landing 6Public

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.

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