Is Kangaroo Lake Safe for Swimming?
Kangaroo Lake in Door County, Wisconsin has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 8.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 13.2 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 12 ft |
| Location | Door County, Wisconsin |
How does Kangaroo Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Kangaroo Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #3 of 5 lakes in Door County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 8.8 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference.
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