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George Lake

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Not yet rated
2.3 ft clear · Eutrophic · 69 acres
Limited DataEutrophic

George Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 16 ft. Surface area: 69 acres.

Clarity
2.3 ft
Max depth
16 ft
Area
69 acres
Public access
Yes

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Why George Lake has no grade

We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For George Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).

Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.

Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.

George Lake is a 69-acre lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 16 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

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

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Swimming Safety

Not rated

Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for George Lake

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 65.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.3 ftNot graded
PhosphorusNo recent samples
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)65Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth16 ft
Surface Area69 acres
Public AccessYes

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
6 sq mi
Shoreline
1.3 mi
Elevation
764 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).

Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access
  • Lake GeorgePublic

Fish Species

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Fishing George 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.

Curly-Leaf PondweedEurasian Water-MilfoilHybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilPurple Loosestrife

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2024).

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Common)Largemouth Bass(Common)Northern Pike(Common)

Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of George Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

  • Mhc Rainbow Lake, Llc
    Bristol · 1.9 mi away · NPDES WI0030481
    Recent violation
  • Bristol Utility District 1
    Bristol · 2 mi away · NPDES WI0022021
    Recent 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.

Graded lakes near George Lake

George Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.

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Frequently asked questions about George Lake

What is the water quality grade for George Lake?

George Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 16 ft. Surface area: 69 acres.

Is George Lake safe to swim in?

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. George Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. 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.

Are there boat ramps on George Lake?

George Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake George. Public access is listed as yes.

Where this data comes from

13 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWIDNR_WQX13 samples · 2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)

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

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes

Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory