Waubeesee Lake
Racine County, Wisconsin139 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Waubeesee Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 3 aquatic invasives
- 73 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Waubeesee Lake in Racine County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
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.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-15. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
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What Waubeesee Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing4 species recorded
- Deep water73 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 Waubeesee 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 Waubeesee Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Waubeesee Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.7 ft. Phosphorus 20.2 µg/L. TSI 46.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 9.7ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 20.2µg/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. | 46 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Waubeesee Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
73 ft
Surface area
139 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
3 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
2.1 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
778 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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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 (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Improving6 years
Phosphorus
Improving-12.45 µg/L/yr7 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-0.27 µg/L/yr4 years
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
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Frequently asked questions about Waubeesee Lake
Where is Waubeesee Lake?
- Waubeesee Lake is a lake in Racine County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Waubeesee Lake?
- Waubeesee Lake in Racine County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Waubeesee Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at Waubeesee Lake?
- Public access to Waubeesee 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
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)
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes