Where is West Alaska Lake?

West Alaska Lake is a lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.

How deep is West Alaska Lake?

West Alaska Lake has a maximum depth of 41 feet. The lake covers 27 acres.

What fish are in West Alaska Lake?

Fish species found in West Alaska Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Trout. West Alaska Lake is located in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.

Are there boat ramps on West Alaska Lake?

West Alaska Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include West Alaska Lake Park. Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at West Alaska Lake?

West Alaska 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.

West Alaska Lake

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin27 acresView map Directions

Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for West Alaska Lake. Here is what has been measured.

Clarity

8.5 ft

Typical for Wisconsin

Secchi · sampled 2025

Phosphorus

14.1 µg/L

Typical for Wisconsin

Measured by Wisconsin DNR

Max depth

41 ft

Bathymetric survey

Area

27 acres

Surface area

Type

Mesotrophic

Trophic class

Trend

Stable

7 years of samples

Mesotrophic
2 aquatic invasives
41 ft max depth
Public access
Limited data

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West Alaska Lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 41 ft. Surface area: 27 acres.

Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on West Alaska Lake. DNR survey details →

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West Alaska Lake is a 27-acre mesotrophic lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 41 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Trout. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Kewaunee County, West Alaska Lake ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-25. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What West Alaska Lake is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp
Fishing3 species recorded
Deep water41 ft surveyed max depth

Swimming conditions

Readings only

Limited data

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 West Alaska 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.

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Water quality measurements for West Alaska Lake

These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for West Alaska 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 8.5 ft. Phosphorus 14.1 µg/L. TSI 44.

Water quality readings
Measure	Reading	Where it sits
Water clarity (Secchi depth)	8.5ft	Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer.
Total phosphorus	14.1µg/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.	44	Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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DNR fisheries survey

Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on West Alaska Lake.

A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows West Alaska Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. 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 2016. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).

DNR Assessment

Good · Deep Seepage lake

Trophic State Index 47 (mesotrophic) · 5-year average

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Common)Largemouth Bass(Present)Trout(Present)

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Lake Details

Max depth

41 ft

Surface area

27 acres

Public access

Yes

Listed by Wisconsin DNR

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

West Alaska Lake ParkPublic

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

Panfish Largemouth Bass Trout

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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.

Curly-Leaf PondweedEurasian Water-MilfoilPurple Loosestrife

Water Quality Trend: Stable

Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).

Water clarity
Stable
7 years
Phosphorus
Stable
-0.18 µg/L/yr4 years

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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of West Alaska Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

Dairyland Farm Llc
Green Bay, Town Of · 2.9 mi away · NPDES WI0059552
Recent violation
Heims Hillcrest Dairy Llc
Casco, Town Of · 3.7 mi away · NPDES WI0064131
Recent 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.

Nearby Lakes in Kewaunee County

East Alaska Lake—View →East Alaska Lake9.5 ft clear · Mesotrophic—View →Krohns Lake8 ft clear · Mesotrophic—View →Sheas Lake5.4 ft clear—View →Engledinger Lake—View →Heidmann Lake15 ft clear—View →

Frequently asked questions about West Alaska Lake

Where is West Alaska Lake?: West Alaska Lake is a lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of West Alaska Lake?: West Alaska Lake in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 41 ft. Surface area: 27 acres.
Is West Alaska Lake safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is West Alaska Lake?: West Alaska Lake has a maximum depth of 41 feet. The lake covers 27 acres.
What fish are in West Alaska Lake?: Fish species found in West Alaska Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Trout. West Alaska Lake is located in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at West Alaska Lake?: Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on West Alaska Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows West Alaska Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on West Alaska Lake?: West Alaska Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include West Alaska Lake Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at West Alaska Lake?: West Alaska 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

35 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 ResourcesWIDNR_WQX35 samples · 2020–2025

Analytical methods

Phosphorus by Colorimetry

Monitoring station identifiers (1)

WIDNR_WQX-313170

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)

Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes

Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory