Kruse Lake
St. Charles County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Kruse Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in St. Charles County, MO. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in St. Charles County, Kruse Lake ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 11 lakes in St. Charles County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Kruse Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLake 37St. Charles County · 10.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- DL. Ste. Louise LakeSt. Charles County · 5.4 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DL. Ste. Louise LakeSt. Charles County · 5.7 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DLake 36St. Charles County · 10.8 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DLake St. LouisSt. Charles County · 4.7 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
Nearby Lakes in St. Charles County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Jackson County · Clarity: 2 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 1.1 ft
Saline County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 1.2 ft
Callaway County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1