Water Detail - Poygan Lake, Arrowhead River and Daggets Creek,Walla Walla and Alder Creeks,Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR01)

Poygan Lake, Arrowhead River and Daggets Creek,Walla Walla and Alder Creeks,Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR01)

Poygan Lake (242800)

Size

14024.40 Acres

Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results that use predicted flow and temperature based on landscape features and related assumptions. Ranges of flow and temperature associated with specific aquatic life communities (fish, macroinvertebrates) help biologists identify appropriate resource management goals. Wisconsin Natural Communities.

Shallow Lowland

Year Last Monitored

This is the most recent date of monitoring data stored in SWIMS. Additional surveys for fish and habitat may be available subsequent to this date.

2024

General Condition

Poor

This lake is impaired

Impairments include

High Phosphorus Levels, Degraded Habitat, Excess Algal Growth, Degraded Aquatic Vegetation, Turbidity

Pollutants include

Total Phosphorus, Sediment/Total Suspended Solids, Unknown Pollutant, PCBs

County

Waushara, Winnebago

Trout Water

Trout Waters are represented by Class I, Class II or Class III waters. These classes have specific ecological characteristics and management actions associated with them. For more information regarding Trout Classifications, see the Fisheries Trout Class Webpages.

Outstanding or Exceptional

Wisconsin has designated many of the state's highest quality waters as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) or Exceptional Resource Waters (ERWs). Waters designated as ORW or ERW are surface waters which provide outstanding recreational opportunities, support valuable fisheries and wildlife habitat, have good water quality, and are not significantly impacted by human activities. ORW and ERW status identifies waters that the State of Wisconsin has determined warrant additional protection from the effects of pollution. These designations are intended to meet federal Clean Water Act obligations requiring Wisconsin to adopt an 'antidegradation' policy that is designed to prevent any lowering of water quality - especially in those waters having significant ecological or cultural value.

Impaired Water

A water is polluted or 'impaired' if it does not support full use by humans, wildlife, fish and other aquatic life and it is shown that one or more of the pollutant criteria are not met.

Yes

Fish and Aquatic Life

Current Use

The use the water currently supports. This is not a designation or classification; it is based on the current condition of the water. Information in this column is not designed for, and should not be used for, regulatory purposes.

Restricted Aquatic Life

Fish and Aquatic Life communities are not fully supported in this ecosystem.

Attainable Use

The use that the investigator believes the water could achieve through managing "controllable" sources. Beaver dams, hydroelectric dams, low gradient streams, and naturally occurring low flows are generally not considered controllable. The attainable use may be the same as the current use or it may be higher.

Default FAL

Fish and Aquatic Life - Default Waters do not have a specific use designation subcategory but are considered fishable, swimmable waters.

Designated Use

This is the water classification legally recognized by NR102 and NR104, Wis. Adm. Code. The classification determines water quality criteria and effluent limits. Waters obtain designated uses through classification procedures.

WWFF

Streams capable of supporting a warm waterdependent forage fishery. Representative aquatic life communities associated with these waters generally require cool or warm temperatures and concentrations of dissolved oxygen that do not drop below 5 mg/L.

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

Poygan Lake, Arrowhead River and Daggets Creek,Walla Walla and Alder Creeks,Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR01) Fish and Aquatic Life

Poygan Lake, Arrowhead River and Daggets Creek,Walla Walla and Alder Creeks,Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR01) Recreation

Poygan Lake, Arrowhead River and Daggets Creek,Walla Walla and Alder Creeks,Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR01) Fish Consumption

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

An Introduction to the Winnebago Waterways Lake Management Plan

Winnebago Waterways Lake Management Plan Appendix A: Management Objectives, Recommendations, and Actions

Winnebago Waterways Lake Management Plan

2020 Comprehensive WQ Assessments

Final Draft 2018 Impaired Waters List

Final Assessment Data from TSI Package and Assessment Units 2018

Lake Poygan, Winnebago County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (1)(197 mpts)

Lake Poygan, Winnebago County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (197 mpts)

Lake Poygan, Winnebago County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (2)(197 mpts)

Lake Poygan, Winnebago County - Garmin Text File

Comprehensive 2018 Lake/Impoundment Water Quality Assessments

Comprehensive 2014 TP Lakes Assessment

Winnebago Waterways Phase II Lake Planning Grant proposal(s) for 8/1/13

Lake Winnebago Upper Pools Lake Management Grant Application 2013

Lake Poygan 242800 TP Chla Data

Pages Sough Habitat Evaluation - Lake Poygan

Lake Bathymetry Map for Lake Poygan

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

Project Name (Click for Details)	Year Started
FOX WOLF WATERSHED ALLIANCE: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Poygan	2017
DUCKS UNLIMITED: LMI - Poygan Breakwall II	2020
WINNEBAGO LAKES COUNCIL, INC.: Winnebago System Water Level Monitoring Network Evaluation	2011
WINNEBAGO LAKES COUNCIL, INC.: Winnebago Watershed Conservation Education Project	2010
WINNEBAGO COUNTY: Lone Willow Island Marsh Project	2003
WINNEBAGO LAKES COUNCIL, INC.: Winnebago Pool Lks AIS STrategic Planning Phase 2	2009
FOX WOLF WATERSHED ALLIANCE: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning, Poygan Phase 4	2018
LAKE POYGAN SPORTSMAN'S CLUB: Lake Poygan Aquatic Plant Study & Management Plan	1997
WINNEBAGO LAKES COUNCIL, INC.: Winnebago Pool Lakes AIS Education & Outreach Project	2008
FOX WOLF WATERSHED ALLIANCE: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winneconne	2017
LAKE POYGAN SPORTSMAN'S CLUB: RES-Lake Poygan Reed Restoration Project	1998
Fish Propagation Actions	2001
LAKE POYGAN SPORTSMAN'S CLUB: RES-Page's Slough Carp Barrier Project	2003
Pages Slough-303d listing - NER_01_08	2007

Monitoring Projects

WBIC	Official Waterbody Name	Station ID	Station Name	Earliest Fieldwork Date	Latest Fieldwork Date	View Station	View Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10019186	Lake Poygan -- Badger Drive Ramp	6/22/2007	9/2/2023	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713401	Lake Poygan - F3	7/8/2005	8/26/2014	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713398	Lake Poygan - E6			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	714002	Poygan Lake - Poygan Lake	8/3/1979	8/3/1979	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713394	Lake Poygan - E2	7/28/2007	8/23/2007	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10030915	Lake Poygan -- Center Street Canoe Launch			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713396	Lake Poygan - E4			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713429	Lake Poygan - E5a			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10050077	Lake Poygan Optical Characterization 1	7/23/2018	10/24/2018	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713278	Lake Poygan - Central (P02)			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713403	Lake Poygan - F5			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	713277	Lake Poygan - West (P01)	2/10/1999	9/22/2015	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	713432	Lake Poygan - Old Indian Point			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	713395	Lake Poygan - E3	7/8/2005	8/23/2007	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	10052616	Lenz Breakwall			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10050078	Lake Poygan Optical Characterization 2	7/23/2018	10/24/2018	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10044614	Anderson Bay Fish Surveys			Map	Data
5555292	Unnamed	10056785	PAWLACYK Wetland	7/26/2022	7/19/2024	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	713390	Lake Poygan - D4			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	133	Lake Poygon - Lake Poygon	6/8/1976	6/8/1976	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	10052468	Lake Poygan Breakwall - Near Breakwall			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713307	Lake Poygan - Site 1	6/26/2000	10/27/2001	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10033765	Lake Poygan -- Private Access			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713392	Lake Poygan - D6			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	713402	Lake Poygan - F4			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10051472	Lake Poygan - Deep Hole			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713391	Lake Poygan - D5			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10033764	Lake Poygan -- Sherley Ct. - Private Access			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713399	Lake Poygan - E7	6/6/2005	8/28/2005	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	703128	Lake Poygan - Tustin			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10052469	Lake Poygan Breakwall - Away from Breakwall			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10033766	Lake Poygan -- Captain's Cove Landing	7/20/2019	8/25/2023	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	10052256	Widow Bay			Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	713279	Lake Poygan - East (P03)	7/29/1998	10/16/2024	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	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	713397	Lake Poygan - E5	7/8/2005	8/16/2006	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	713400	Lake Poygan - F2	7/8/2005	8/26/2014	Map	Data
242800	Lake Poygan	104500	Lake Poygan - Norwegian Bay			Map	Data

Watershed Characteristics

Lake Poygan is located in the Arrowhead River and Daggets Creek watershed which is 142.91 mi². 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.

Natural Community

Poygan Lake is considered a Shallow Lowland under the state's Natural Community Determinations.

Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results and DNR staff valiation processes that confirm or update predicted conditions based on flow and temperature modeling from historic and current landscape features and related variables. Predicated flow and temperatures for waters are associated predicated fish assemblages (communities). Biologists evaluate the model results against current survey data to determine if the modeled results are corect and whether biological indicators show water quaity degradation. This analysis is a core component of the state's resource management framework. Wisconsin's Riverine Natural Communities.

Shallow lowland lake describes the depth and location of the lake in a watershed. These variables affect the lakes response to watershed variables.