Kendal Lake
Kendal Lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 32.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 32 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Kendal Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 6.9 ft
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Area
- 32 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Kendal Lake is a 32-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 17 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Iowa County, Kendal Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-10-30. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 32.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 32.7 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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Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Kendal Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Kendal Lake C from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry. 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- OrionPublic
- Marsh CreekPublic
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 Kendal Lake
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 6 lakes in Iowa County
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Frequently asked questions about Kendal Lake
Where is Kendal Lake?
- Kendal Lake is a lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Kendal Lake?
- Kendal Lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 32.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 32 acres.
Is Kendal Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Kendal Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Kendal Lake?
- Kendal Lake has a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake covers 32 acres.
What fish are in Kendal Lake?
- Fish species found in Kendal Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Catfish. Kendal Lake is located in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Kendal Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Kendal Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Kendal Lake C from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Kendal Lake?
- Kendal Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Orion, Marsh Creek. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
11 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX11 samples · 2023
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory