Paddock Lake
Kenosha County, Wisconsin128 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Paddock Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 3 aquatic invasives
- 32 ft max depth
- Public access
Paddock Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 15 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 128 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Paddock Lake. DNR survey details →
Paddock Lake is a 128-acre mesotrophic lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 32 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Kenosha County, Paddock Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-10-06. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Paddock Lake covers about 130 acres in Kenosha County. It has one public boat landing. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Paddock Lake on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Paddock Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water15 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing3 species recorded
- Deep water32 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
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 Paddock 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 Paddock Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Paddock Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down. Phosphorus 16.1 µg/L. TSI 41.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 15ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 16.1µg/L | Good 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. | 41 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Paddock Lake typically sits around 70°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 78°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 79°F) and coldest in Oct (about 70°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (70°F) to its warmest (79°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 14 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Paddock Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Paddock Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Paddock Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 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. Monitored by volunteers since 1994. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
32 ft
Surface area
128 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
1 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.9 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
791 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Paddock LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fish Species
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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 Trend: Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Stable6 years
Phosphorus
Improving-0.45 µg/L/yr6 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Paddock Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Paddock Lake Wastewater Trtmnt FacPaddock Lake · 1 mi away · NPDES WI0025062Recent violation
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Paddock Lake
Where is Paddock Lake?
- Paddock Lake is a lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Paddock Lake?
- Paddock Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 15 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 128 acres.
Is Paddock Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Paddock Lake?
- Paddock Lake typically sits around 70°F at the surface in October, from 14 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Paddock Lake?
- Paddock Lake has a maximum depth of 32 feet. The lake covers 128 acres.
What fish are in Paddock Lake?
- Fish species found in Paddock Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Paddock Lake is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Paddock Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Paddock Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Paddock Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Paddock Lake?
- Paddock Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Paddock Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Paddock Lake?
- Paddock Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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
68 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX68 samples · 2020–2025
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
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