East Alaska Lake
Kewaunee County, Wisconsin50 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for East Alaska Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 50 ft max depth
- Public access
East Alaska Lake in Kewaunee 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: 50 ft. Surface area: 50 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on East Alaska Lake. DNR survey details →
East Alaska Lake is a 50-acre mesotrophic lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 50 feet. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Kewaunee County, East Alaska Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-22. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What East Alaska Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing4 species recorded
- Deep water50 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 East Alaska 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 East Alaska Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for East Alaska 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
Ask about East Alaska Lake
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Water Temperature
East Alaska Lake typically sits around 58°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 75°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 81°F) and coldest in Mar (about 42°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (42°F) to its warmest (81°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 15 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full East Alaska Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on East Alaska Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows East Alaska Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. 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 1992. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for East Alaska Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2024East Alaska Lake spring survey, 2024Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2019West Alaska Lake spring survey 2019Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2019 (PDF)
- 2017East Alaska Lake spring survey 2017Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2017 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
50 ft
Surface area
50 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishing East Alaska Lake
- → East Alaska Lake fishing: DNR survey catch rates, species & stocking
- → East Alaska Lake fishing forecast & best times (species outlook + 14-day solunar calendar)
- → East Alaska Lake fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)
- → Is it safe to eat fish from East Alaska Lake? (mercury & PFAS guide)
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: Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Stable7 years
Phosphorus
Stable-0.18 µg/L/yr4 years
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Frequently asked questions about East Alaska Lake
Where is East Alaska Lake?
- East Alaska Lake is a lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of East Alaska Lake?
- East Alaska Lake in Kewaunee 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: 50 ft. Surface area: 50 acres.
Is East Alaska Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of East Alaska Lake?
- East Alaska Lake typically sits around 58°F at the surface in October, from 15 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is East Alaska Lake?
- East Alaska Lake has a maximum depth of 50 feet. The lake covers 50 acres.
What fish are in East Alaska Lake?
- Fish species found in East Alaska Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. East Alaska Lake is located in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at East Alaska Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on East Alaska Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows East Alaska Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at East Alaska Lake?
- Public access to East Alaska 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
64 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX64 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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
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