East Alaska Lake
East Alaska Lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 50 acres.
- Clarity
- 9.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 72°F
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Area
- 50 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Kewaunee County
East Alaska Lake is a 50-acre mesotrophic lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. 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. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16.1 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
East Alaska Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August. 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.
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 →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- East Alaska Lake ParkPublic
Fish Species
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Fishing East Alaska Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
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)
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.125 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.18 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Kewaunee County
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Frequently asked questions about East Alaska Lake
What is the water quality grade for East Alaska Lake?
- East Alaska Lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). 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?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. East Alaska Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of East Alaska Lake?
- East Alaska Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August, 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.
Are there boat ramps on East Alaska Lake?
- East Alaska Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include East Alaska Lake Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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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)
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory