What is the water quality grade for George Lake?

George Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 16 ft. Surface area: 69 acres.

Is George Lake safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. George Lake has an overall water quality grade of F. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

How deep is George Lake?

George Lake has a maximum depth of 16 feet. The lake covers 69 acres.

What fish are in George Lake?

Fish species found in George Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. George Lake is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

George Lake

Kenosha County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic

George Lake earns an F: phosphorus readings still being added and clarity at 2.3 ft signal heavy nutrient loading from the surrounding watershed.

Eutrophic conditions are the baseline here: clarity drops noticeably in late summer, and dissolved oxygen near the bottom can become a concern. A maximum depth of 16 ft puts George Lake in the middle of Wisconsin's depth distribution. George Lake is small — 69 acres alongside partial shoreline records — which makes it sensitive to even modest changes in watershed runoff or recreational pressure. Within the 13 graded lakes of Kenosha County, George Lake sits at rank 12, near the bottom of the county list.

Eurasian watermilfoil has been documented at George Lake, requiring shoreline management to keep dense mats from crowding native vegetation. Bass fishing is part of the appeal: the species list runs to 3, anchored by largemouth and/or smallmouth bass. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-10-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Reviewed by LakeQuality Editorial Team · Updated May 31, 2026