Waubeesee Lake
Waubeesee Lake in Racine County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 73 ft. Surface area: 139 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Northern Pike as abundant on Waubeesee Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 9.7 ft
- Max depth
- 73 ft
- Area
- 139 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Waubeesee Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Waubeesee Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Waubeesee Lake is a 139-acre lake in Racine County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 73 feet. 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 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-15. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Waubeesee Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 20.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20.2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Northern Pike as abundant on Waubeesee Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Waubeesee Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter, and the water-quality trend over 7 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 1989. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 73 ft |
| Surface Area | 139 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Waubeesee Lake (Channel)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Waubeesee Lake
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 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.516 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -12.45 µg/L/yr | 7 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.27 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Waubeesee Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Waubeesee (completed 1924), built primarily for recreation on the LAKE WAUBEESEE OUTLET; gravity-type dam, 7 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 129 ac
- Normal storage
- 350 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 500 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 6 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Town Of Norway
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI10465 · Operator website
Graded lakes near Waubeesee Lake
Waubeesee Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Waubeesee Lake
Where is Waubeesee Lake?
- Waubeesee Lake is a lake in Racine County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Waubeesee Lake?
- Waubeesee Lake in Racine County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 73 ft. Surface area: 139 acres.
Is Waubeesee Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Waubeesee Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Waubeesee Lake?
- Waubeesee Lake has a maximum depth of 73 feet. The lake covers 139 acres.
What fish are in Waubeesee Lake?
- Fish species found in Waubeesee Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Waubeesee Lake is located in Racine County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Waubeesee Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish and Northern Pike as abundant on Waubeesee Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Waubeesee Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Waubeesee Lake?
- Waubeesee Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Waubeesee Lake (Channel). Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX23 samples · 2024–2026
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
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