Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend
Washington County, Wisconsin937 acresView mapDirections
This is the name Wisconsin DNR records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 105 ft max depth
- Public access
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend in Washington County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
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. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend covers about 940 acres in Washington County. It has one public boat landing. For a place on the water, look through cabin and lake-house rentals near Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend on Vrbo. For a hotel or motel room, Booking.com and Expedia both search around the lake.
What Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water11.8 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing4 species recorded
- Deep water105 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft. Phosphorus 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.6 µg/L. TSI 43.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 11.8ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 17.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 3.6µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 43 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
105 ft
Surface area
937 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Conring DrivePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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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.
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Worsening6 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+0.61 µg/L/yr7 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+0.11 µg/L/yr4 years
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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 in Washington County, Wisconsin. This is the name Wisconsin DNR records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend?
- Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend in Washington County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at 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. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory