Where is Wilson Lake?

Wilson Lake is a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Its water-quality measurements are published by NJDEP and shown on this page as reported.

Wilson Lake

Gloucester County, New Jersey60 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from NJDEP for this lake.

Area

60 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

2.3 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Mercury

See the measurements Directions Where to stay

Wilson Lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey has water-quality measurements published by NJDEP, shown here as reported. Surface area: 60 acres.

Loading map…

Wilson Lake is a 60-acre lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Wilson Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, metals (other than mercury). Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Wilson Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

Get alerts for Wilson Lake →

Water quality measurements for Wilson Lake

These are the measurements NJDEP publishes for Wilson Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

Ask about Wilson Lake

Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.

Lake Details

Surface area

60 acres

Shoreline

2.3 mi

No bathymetric survey has been published for Wilson Lake, so its depth is not documented here.

Stays via Stay22

Stays near Wilson Lake

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Wilson Lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.

Top-rated places to stay near Wilson Lake

Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Follow Wilson Lake’s readings

Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.

Or email

Fishing Wilson Lake

→ Wilson Lake fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

EPA Impairment Status

Wilson Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

MercuryMetals (other than mercury)

Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water, Fish consumption.

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NJ02040206130010-01 · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Gloucester County

Franklinville Lake3.2 miView →Silver Lake3.5 miView →Iona Lake4.8 miView →Sunset Lake4.5 miView →Malaga Lake3.6 ft clear · Eutrophic5.8 miView →Garrison Lake4.8 miView →

Frequently asked questions about Wilson Lake

Where is Wilson Lake?: Wilson Lake is a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Its water-quality measurements are published by NJDEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Wilson Lake?: Wilson Lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey has water-quality measurements published by NJDEP, shown here as reported. Surface area: 60 acres.
Is Wilson Lake safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Wilson Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, metals (other than mercury). Check local advisories before you swim.