Waushara, Winnebago
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Fish and Aquatic Life
Overview
Poygan Lake, in the Arrowhead River and Daggets Creek, Pine and Willow Rivers and Walla Walla and Alder Creeks Watersheds, is a 14,024.10 acre lake that falls in Waushara and Winnebago Counties. This lake is managed for fishing and swimming and is currently considered impaired.
Date 2011
Author Aquatic Biologist
Condition
Wisconsin has over 84,000 miles of streams, 15,000 lakes and milllions of acres of wetlands. Assessing the condition of this vast amount of water is challenging. The state's water monitoring program uses a media-based, cross-program approach to analyze water condition. An updated monitoring strategy (2015-2020) is now available. Compliance with Clean Water Act fishable, swimmable standards are located in the Executive Summary of Water Condition in 2018. See also the 'monitoring and projects' tab.
Reports
Recommendations
Fish Management, Access
The Lake Poygan Sportsman's Club will build and install a mechanical carp barrier and rock berm at the mouth of Pages Slough, Lake Poygan. The rock berm will be approximately 300 feet in length with a fifty-foot base and 6 foot top deck. A ramp walk will be installed within the berm for access. This walk will be 50 feet in length and 24 feet wide.
Aquatic Plant Management Project
The Lake Poygan Sportsman's Club proposes to conduct a Common Reed Grass stand restoration project on Lake Poygan. The project will ecologically characterize the structural and functional aspects of common reed grass stands, as well as develop information necessary for the management, protection and rehabilitation of mid-lake wetlands.
Monitor Targeted Area
Lake Poygan, Pages Slough; document degradation, identify extent.(WTSO) Mark Sesing. 1. # of sample sites 3 2. # of of sampling events. 2 3. Date sample collection complete. 08/30/2007 4. Date of complete data entry. 08/30/2007 5. Date of final report. 12/31/2007
Management Goals
Wisconsin's Water Quality Standards provide qualitative and quantitative goals for waters that are protective of Fishable, Swimmable conditions [Learn more]. Waters that do not meet water quality standards are considered impaired and restoration actions are planned and carried out until the water is once again fishable and swimmable
Management goals can include creation or implementation of a Total Maximum Daily Load analysis, a Nine Key Element Plan, or other restoration work, education and outreach and more. If specific recommendations exist for this water, they will be displayed below online.
Monitoring
Monitoring the condition of a river, stream, or lake includes gathering physical, chemical, biological, and habitat data. Comprehensive studies often gather all these parameters in great detail, while lighter assessment events will involve sampling physical, chemical and biological data such as macroinvertebrates. Aquatic macroinvertebrates and fish communities integrate watershed or catchment condition, providing great insight into overall ecosystem health. Chemical and habitat parameters tell researchers more about human induced problems including contaminated runoff, point source dischargers, or habitat issues that foster or limit the potential of aquatic communities to thrive in a given area. Wisconsin's Water Monitoring Strategy was recenty updated.
Grants and Management Projects
Monitoring Projects
WBIC | Official Waterbody Name | Station ID | Station Name | Earliest Fieldwork Date | Latest Fieldwork Date | View Station | View Data |
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242800 | Lake Poygan | 713398 | Lake Poygan - E6 | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713401 | Lake Poygan - F3 | 7/8/2005 | 8/26/2014 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10019186 | Lake Poygan -- Badger Drive Ramp | 6/22/2007 | 9/2/2023 | Map | Data |
241600 | Lake Winneconne | 10007492 | Lake Winneconne | 6/18/1999 | 3/4/2024 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10056785 | PAWLACYK Wetland | 7/26/2022 | 7/19/2024 | Map | Data |
5555340 | Unnamed | 10056785 | PAWLACYK Wetland | 7/26/2022 | 7/19/2024 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10033760 | Lake Poygan -- Boom Bay Fish Survey | 6/6/2013 | 8/28/2023 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713278 | Lake Poygan - Central (P02) | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713394 | Lake Poygan - E2 | 7/28/2007 | 8/23/2007 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713396 | Lake Poygan - E4 | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713403 | Lake Poygan - F5 | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713429 | Lake Poygan - E5a | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 714002 | Poygan Lake - Poygan Lake | 8/3/1979 | 8/3/1979 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10050077 | Lake Poygan Optical Characterization 1 | 7/23/2018 | 10/24/2018 | Map | Data |
5023183 | Unnamed | 10056785 | PAWLACYK Wetland | 7/26/2022 | 7/19/2024 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10030914 | Lake Poygan -- Franklin Street Canoe Launch | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10030915 | Lake Poygan -- Center Street Canoe Launch | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713277 | Lake Poygan - West (P01) | 2/10/1999 | 9/22/2015 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713432 | Lake Poygan - Old Indian Point | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10019328 | Lake Poygan -- County Landing North - Off Richter Ln | 7/3/2006 | 9/10/2023 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 104502 | Lake Poygan Norwegian Bay | 9/22/2015 | 9/22/2015 | Map | Data |
5023225 | Unnamed | 10056785 | PAWLACYK Wetland | 7/26/2022 | 7/19/2024 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713121 | Poygan Lake - Deep Spot | 6/21/1991 | 9/6/2007 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713393 | Lake Poygan - D7 | 6/18/2005 | 9/3/2005 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713395 | Lake Poygan - E3 | 7/8/2005 | 8/23/2007 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10050078 | Lake Poygan Optical Characterization 2 | 7/23/2018 | 10/24/2018 | Map | Data |
5555292 | Unnamed | 10056785 | PAWLACYK Wetland | 7/26/2022 | 7/19/2024 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10044614 | Anderson Bay Fish Surveys | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10052616 | Lenz Breakwall | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 133 | Lake Poygon - Lake Poygon | 6/8/1976 | 6/8/1976 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713390 | Lake Poygan - D4 | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713428 | Lake Poygan - E4a | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10018802 | Lake Poygan -- Town of Bloomfield - Tustin Boat Launch / Carl Sward Donation | 7/9/2010 | 8/14/2011 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10019173 | Lake Poygan -- County Access | 5/23/2009 | 9/2/2023 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10007493 | Lake Poygan | 6/1/1994 | 10/17/2019 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10044545 | Poygan Land Company | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 703128 | Lake Poygan - Tustin | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713391 | Lake Poygan - D5 | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713392 | Lake Poygan - D6 | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713399 | Lake Poygan - E7 | 6/6/2005 | 8/28/2005 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713402 | Lake Poygan - F4 | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 104511 | Lake Poygan - Off Nofkes | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10050776 | Lake Poygan, Wunderlich's Point | 7/29/1999 | 7/29/1999 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10051472 | Lake Poygan - Deep Hole | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10052468 | Lake Poygan Breakwall - Near Breakwall | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10052469 | Lake Poygan Breakwall - Away from Breakwall | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713307 | Lake Poygan - Site 1 | 6/26/2000 | 10/27/2001 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10033764 | Lake Poygan -- Sherley Ct. - Private Access | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10033765 | Lake Poygan -- Private Access | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10033766 | Lake Poygan -- Captain's Cove Landing | 7/20/2019 | 8/25/2023 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713279 | Lake Poygan - East (P03) | 7/29/1998 | 8/13/2024 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713397 | Lake Poygan - E5 | 7/8/2005 | 8/16/2006 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713430 | Lake Poygan - F6a | 6/27/2005 | 9/22/2007 | Map | Data |
241300 | Wolf River | 10007492 | Lake Winneconne | 6/18/1999 | 3/4/2024 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10052256 | Widow Bay | | | Map | Data |
241600 | Lake Winneconne | 10056785 | PAWLACYK Wetland | 7/26/2022 | 7/19/2024 | Map | Data |
5023147 | Unnamed | 10056785 | PAWLACYK Wetland | 7/26/2022 | 7/19/2024 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10033763 | Lake Poygan -- Spruce Lane - Street Access | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10033767 | Lake Poygan -- Indian Point Sport Fishing Club - Private Access | 8/18/2011 | 8/29/2012 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 10047782 | Poygan Breakwall | | | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 713400 | Lake Poygan - F2 | 7/8/2005 | 8/26/2014 | Map | Data |
242800 | Lake Poygan | 104500 | Lake Poygan - Norwegian Bay | | | Map | Data |
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Watershed Characteristics
Lake Poygan is located in the Arrowhead River and Daggets Creek watershed which is 142.91 miĀ². Land use in the watershed is primarily agricultural (45.40%), wetland (22.50%) and a mix of grassland (15.80%) and other uses (16.40%). This watershed has 246.26 stream miles, 4,646.49 lake acres and 18,649.27 wetland acres.
Nonpoint Source Characteristics
This watershed is ranked High for runoff impacts on streams, Not Ranked for runoff impacts on lakes and High for runoff impacts on groundwater and therefore has an overall rank of High. This value can be used in ranking the watershed or individual waterbodies for grant funding under state and county programs.However, all waters are affected by diffuse pollutant sources regardless of initial water quality. Applications for specific runoff projects under state or county grant programs may be pursued. For more information, go to surface water program grants.