What is the water-quality readings for Red Cedar Lake?

Red Cedar Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity reads 10.1 feet (Secchi depth). Phosphorus levels are 17.8 µg/L. Red Cedar Lake's nutrient and algae readings match or beat the Wisconsin state average.

Where is Red Cedar Lake?

Red Cedar Lake is located in Barron County, Wisconsin. It spans 1,897 acres with a maximum depth of 53 feet. 5 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Red Cedar Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Red Cedar Lake in Barron 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: 10.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	10.1 ft
Phosphorus	17.8 μg/L
Maximum Depth	53 ft
Location	Barron County, Wisconsin

How does Red Cedar Lake compare?

With an overall water-quality readings of —, Red Cedar Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #7 of 28 lakes in Barron County by water quality score.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 10.1 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.

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