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Lake Mary

B
Grade B — Good
Good · #6 of 8 lakes in the county · 6.4 ft clear · Mesotrophic · 327 acres
Mesotrophic

Lake Mary in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 33 ft. Surface area: 327 acres.

Clarity
6.4 ft
Max depth
33 ft
Area
327 acres
Type
Mesotrophic
Trend
Improving
Public access
Yes

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Lake Mary is a 327-acre mesotrophic lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 33 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Kenosha County, Lake Mary ranks #6 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-05-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Grade only

Low algae

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.

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B (Good)

Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)6.4 ftNot graded
Phosphorus15.5 µg/LGood
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)47Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth33 ft
Surface Area327 acres
Public AccessYes

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
12 sq mi
Shoreline
3.3 mi
Elevation
787 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).

Recreation & Access

3
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access
  • Lance Memorial ParkPublic
  • Musial RoadPublic
  • East Lakeshore DriveSemi-private

Fish Species

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Fishing Lake Mary

Invasive & Introduced Species

Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.

Banded Mystery SnailChinese Mystery SnailCurly-Leaf PondweedEurasian Water-MilfoilHybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilPurple LoosestrifeZebra Mussel

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).

DNR Assessment
Excellent · Deep Headwater lake
Trophic State Index 47 (mesotrophic) · 5-year average

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Common)Largemouth Bass(Common)Walleye(Common)Northern Pike(Present)

Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.621 m/yr5
Phosphorus Improving-1.23 µg/L/yr5
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lake Mary under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

  • Twin Lakes Wastewater Treatment Fac
    Twin Lakes · 1.4 mi away · NPDES WI0021695
    MajorRecent violation
  • Richmond Stp, Village Of
    Richmond · 4 mi away · NPDES IL0026093
    Recent violation
  • Silver Lake Village
    Silver Lake · 1.4 mi away · NPDES WI0020851

Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.

County Ranking

Ranked #6 of 8 lakes in Kenosha County

Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades

Lake Mary holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.

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Nearby Lakes in Kenosha County

Frequently asked questions about Lake Mary

What is the water quality grade for Lake Mary?

Lake Mary in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 33 ft. Surface area: 327 acres.

Is Lake Mary safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Mary has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

How deep is Lake Mary?

Lake Mary has a maximum depth of 33 feet. The lake covers 327 acres.

What fish are in Lake Mary?

Fish species found in Lake Mary include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Lake Mary is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Are there boat ramps on Lake Mary?

Lake Mary has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lance Memorial Park, Musial Road, East Lakeshore Drive. Public access is listed as yes.

Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin

Where this data comes from

41 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWIDNR_WQX41 samples · 2021–2026

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

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

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