Kangaroo Lake
Kangaroo Lake in Door County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 1156 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Kangaroo Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 8.8 ft
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Area
- 1,156 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Kangaroo Lake is a 1,156-acre mesotrophic lake in Door County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 12 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Door County, Kangaroo Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-05-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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 8.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13.2 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Kangaroo Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Kangaroo Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 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. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,156 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- O'Brien RoadPublic
- Kangaroo Lake Drive NorthPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Kangaroo 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.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.4 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.51 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Kangaroo Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Baileys Harbor Wastewater Treatment FacilityBaileys Harbor · 2.2 mi away · NPDES WI0035840Recent violation
- Rocky Ridge Orchard, LlcBaileys Harbor · 3.5 mi away · NPDES WI0057533
- Haberli Farms IncJacksonport, Town Of · 3.9 mi away · NPDES WI0065692
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 5 lakes in Door County
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Frequently asked questions about Kangaroo Lake
Where is Kangaroo Lake?
- Kangaroo Lake is a lake in Door County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Kangaroo Lake?
- Kangaroo Lake in Door County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 1156 acres.
Is Kangaroo Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Kangaroo Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Kangaroo Lake?
- Kangaroo Lake has a maximum depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 1156 acres.
What fish are in Kangaroo Lake?
- Fish species found in Kangaroo Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Kangaroo Lake is located in Door County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Kangaroo Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Kangaroo Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Kangaroo Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Kangaroo Lake?
- Kangaroo Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include O'Brien Road, Kangaroo Lake Drive North. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
45 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX45 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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