Powers Lake
Kenosha County, Wisconsin451 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Powers Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 3 aquatic invasives
- 33 ft max depth
- Public access
Powers Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 33 ft. Surface area: 451 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Powers Lake. DNR survey details →
Powers Lake is a 451-acre mesotrophic lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 33 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Kenosha County, Powers Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-13. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Powers Lake covers about 450 acres in Kenosha County. It has 2 public boat landings, so a lakefront rental is not the only way to get a boat on the water. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Powers Lake on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Powers Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10 ft of visibility
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Fishing5 species recorded
- Deep water33 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 Powers 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 Powers Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Powers Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Phosphorus 17.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.4 µg/L. TSI 44.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 10ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 17.2µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 3.4µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 44 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Powers Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (105,682 cells/mL) on March 12, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Powers Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Powers Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 4 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 1986. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
33 ft
Surface area
451 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
6 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
4.5 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
830 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Powers Lake - NorthPublic
- Powers Lake - SouthPublic
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 4 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Improving4 years
Phosphorus
Improving-4.9 µg/L/yr2 years
Chlorophyll-a
Stable0 µg/L/yr2 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Powers Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Bloomfield VillageBloomfield, Town Of · 3.2 mi away · NPDES WI0049794Recent 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 Powers Lake
Where is Powers Lake?
- Powers 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 Powers Lake?
- Powers Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 33 ft. Surface area: 451 acres.
Is Powers Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Powers Lake?
- Powers Lake has a maximum depth of 33 feet. The lake covers 451 acres.
What fish are in Powers Lake?
- Fish species found in Powers Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Powers Lake is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Powers Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Powers Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Powers Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Does Powers Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Powers Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (105,682 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Powers Lake?
- Powers Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Powers Lake - North, Powers Lake - South. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Powers Lake?
- Powers Lake has 2 documented boat landings 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
91 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX49 samples · 2020–2026 - USGS Wisconsin Water Science Center
USGS-WI42 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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