Kangaroo Lake
Door County, Wisconsin1,156 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Kangaroo Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Zebra Mussel
- 12 ft max depth
- Public access
Kangaroo Lake in Door County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
Kangaroo Lake is a 1,156-acre mesotrophic lake in Door County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 12 feet. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Kangaroo Lake covers about 1,200 acres in Door County. It has 2 public boat landings, so a lakefront rental is not the only way to get a boat on the water. Vrbo is where to look for cabins and lake homes around Kangaroo Lake, and Booking.com and Expedia search hotels near the lake for your dates.
What Kangaroo Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Fishing5 species recorded
- Big water1,156 acres
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 Kangaroo 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 Kangaroo Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Kangaroo 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 8.8 ft. Phosphorus 13.2 µg/L. TSI 44.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 8.8ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 13.2µg/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 Kangaroo Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Kangaroo Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Kangaroo Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
12 ft
Surface area
1,156 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
13 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
10.1 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
594 ft
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
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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 (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Worsening6 years
Phosphorus
Improving-0.51 µg/L/yr6 years
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Kangaroo Lake
Where is Kangaroo Lake?
- Kangaroo Lake is a lake in Door County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Kangaroo Lake?
- Kangaroo Lake in Door County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Kangaroo Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at Kangaroo Lake?
- Kangaroo Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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
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)
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
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