Kathryn Lake
Taylor County, Wisconsin63 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 58 ft max depth
- Public access
Kathryn Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 63 acres.
Kathryn Lake is a 63-acre lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 58 feet (15-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Kathryn Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water58 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Kathryn 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 Kathryn Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Kathryn Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
58 ft
Average depth
15 ft
Surface area
63 acres
Shoreline
2.7 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Kathryn Lake Recreation AreaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Kathryn Lake
- Kathryn Lake0.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Kathryn Lake
Where is Kathryn Lake?
- Kathryn Lake is a lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Kathryn Lake?
- Kathryn Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 63 acres.
Is Kathryn Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Kathryn Lake?
- Kathryn Lake has a maximum depth of 58 feet and an average depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 63 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Kathryn Lake?
- Kathryn Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Kathryn Lake Recreation Area. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Kathryn Lake?
- Kathryn Lake has 1 documented boat landing 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.
Are there campgrounds on Kathryn Lake?
- Kathryn Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Kathryn Lake. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Kathryn Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles