Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend in Washington County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 11.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 105 ft. Surface area: 937 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 11.8 ft
- Max depth
- 105 ft
- Area
- 937 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend is a 937-acre mesotrophic lake in Washington County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 105 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Washington County, Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-08-02. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (164,437 cells/mL) on February 21, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend A from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 105 ft |
| Surface Area | 937 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Conring DrivePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend
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Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Source: USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database. Hover a chip to see scientific name, ecological context, status, and first-observed year.
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.22 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.61 µg/L/yr | 7 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.11 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 13 lakes in Washington County
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Frequently asked questions about Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend
Where is Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend?
- Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend is a lake in Washington County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend?
- Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend in Washington County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 11.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 105 ft. Surface area: 937 acres.
Is Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend?
- Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend has a maximum depth of 105 feet. The lake covers 937 acres.
What fish are in Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend?
- Fish species found in Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend is located in Washington County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend A from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Does Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (164,437 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend?
- Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Conring Drive. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
72 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS Wisconsin Water Science Center
USGS-WI72 samples · 2020–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory