Kekegama Lake
Kekegama Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 128 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike as abundant on Kekegama Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 5.2 ft
- Typical in August
- 73°F
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Area
- 128 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Kekegama Lake is a 128-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 24 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Washburn County, Kekegama Lake ranks #27 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-23. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 26.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 26.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Kekegama Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 75°F) and coldest in Feb (about 34°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 18 field readings (2025–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Kekegama Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike as abundant on Kekegama Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Kekegama Lake C from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 2 years of monitoring is declining. 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Kekagama LakePublic
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 Kekegama 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: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +12.6 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #27 of 27 lakes in Washburn County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Kekegama Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Washburn County
Frequently asked questions about Kekegama Lake
Where is Kekegama Lake?
- Kekegama Lake is a lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Kekegama Lake?
- Kekegama Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 128 acres.
Is Kekegama Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Kekegama Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Kekegama Lake?
- Kekegama Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August, from 18 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Kekegama Lake?
- Kekegama Lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 128 acres.
What fish are in Kekegama Lake?
- Fish species found in Kekegama Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Kekegama Lake is located in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Kekegama Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike as abundant on Kekegama Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Kekegama Lake C from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 2 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Kekegama Lake?
- Kekegama Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Kekagama Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
17 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX17 samples · 2025–2026
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 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
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