Kendal Lake
Iowa County, Wisconsin32 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Kendal Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- 17 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Kendal Lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
Kendal Lake is a 32-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Kendal Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing5 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
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 Kendal 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 Kendal Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Kendal 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 6.9 ft. Phosphorus 32.7 µg/L. TSI 52.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 6.9ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 32.7µg/L | Fair 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. | 52 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Kendal Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. 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
Max depth
17 ft
Surface area
32 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
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Frequently asked questions about Kendal Lake
Where is Kendal Lake?
- Kendal Lake is a lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Kendal Lake?
- Kendal Lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Kendal Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Kendal Lake?
- Public access to Kendal Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. 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
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)
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
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