Is Goose Creek Lake Safe for Swimming?
Goose Creek Lake in Ste. Genevieve County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Water clarity: 9.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 9.5 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2 μg/L |
| Location | Ste. Genevieve County, Wisconsin |
How does Goose Creek Lake compare?
With an overall water quality grade of A, Goose Creek Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of Grade C. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Ste. Genevieve County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 9.9 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 2 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.