Cross Lake
Kenosha County, Wisconsin89 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Cross Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 35 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Cross Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35 ft. Surface area: 89 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Cross Lake. DNR survey details →
Cross Lake is a 89-acre mesotrophic lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 35 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Kenosha County, Cross Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-02. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Cross Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing3 species recorded
- Deep water35 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
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 Cross Lake 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 Cross Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Cross Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Phosphorus 16.1 µg/L. TSI 44.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 9.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 16.1µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 44 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Cross Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Cross Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. 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. Monitored by volunteers since 1989. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
35 ft
Surface area
89 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
0 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.4 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
814 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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Invasive & Introduced Species
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Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Improving5 years
Phosphorus
Improving-8.88 µg/L/yr4 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Cross Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Antioch Stp, Village OfAntioch · 1.2 mi away · NPDES IL0020354MajorRecent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Cross Lake
Where is Cross Lake?
- Cross Lake is a lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Cross Lake?
- Cross Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35 ft. Surface area: 89 acres.
Is Cross Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Cross Lake?
- Cross Lake has a maximum depth of 35 feet. The lake covers 89 acres.
What fish are in Cross Lake?
- Fish species found in Cross Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Cross Lake is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Cross Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Cross Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Cross Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Cross Lake?
- Public access to Cross Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. 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
25 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX25 samples · 2023–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes