Lower Kelly Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin3 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Lower Kelly Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 36 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Lower Kelly Lake in Waukesha County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 156 µg/L. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 3 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lower Kelly Lake. DNR survey details →
Lower Kelly Lake is a 3-acre lake in Waukesha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 36 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Panfish and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-14. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lower Kelly Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Deep water36 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lower Kelly 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 Lower Kelly Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Lower Kelly Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 156 µg/L. TSI 77.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 156µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| 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. | 77 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lower Kelly Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Lower Kelly Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 3 years of monitoring is improving. 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 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
36 ft
Surface area
3 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishing Lower Kelly Lake
- → Lower Kelly Lake fishing: DNR survey catch rates, species & stocking
- → Lower Kelly Lake fishing forecast & best times (species outlook + 14-day solunar calendar)
- → Lower Kelly Lake fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)
- → Is it safe to eat fish from Lower Kelly Lake? (mercury & PFAS guide)
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 readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2020–2024). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Improving2 years
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Frequently asked questions about Lower Kelly Lake
Where is Lower Kelly Lake?
- Lower Kelly Lake is a lake in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lower Kelly Lake?
- Lower Kelly Lake in Waukesha County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 156 µg/L. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 3 acres.
Is Lower Kelly Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lower Kelly Lake?
- Lower Kelly Lake has a maximum depth of 36 feet. The lake covers 3 acres.
What fish are in Lower Kelly Lake?
- Fish species found in Lower Kelly Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass. Lower Kelly Lake is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lower Kelly Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lower Kelly Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Lower Kelly Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 3 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Lower Kelly Lake?
- Public access to Lower Kelly 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
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX1 sample · 2025
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
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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