Door County
Door County lakes on the scenic peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
| Lake | County | Clarity | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Alaska Lake | Kewaunee | 9.5 ft | 50 ft | 4 |
| Krohns Lake | Kewaunee | 8 ft | 38 ft | 3 |
| Europe Lake | Door | 6.5 ft | 10 ft | 4 |
| Clark Lake | Door | 12.5 ft | 25 ft | 6 |
| Kangaroo Lake | Door | 8.8 ft | 12 ft | 5 |
| West Alaska Lake | Kewaunee | 8.5 ft | 41 ft | 3 |
| Dunes Lake | Door | 4 ft | 1 ft | 0 |
| Forestville Millpond | Door | 3 ft | 5 ft | 4 |
| Forestville Flowage Lake | Door | 1 ft | 5 ft | 4 |
| Sheas Lake | Kewaunee | 5.4 ft | 24 ft | 3 |
| Heidmann Lake | Kewaunee | 15 ft | 34 ft | 2 |
| Dunes Lake Just Us of Outlet | Door | - | - | 0 |
| Inlet To Dunes Lake | Door | - | 1 ft | 0 |
Ways to pick a Door County lake
Cleanest water
- East Alaska Lake — 9.5 ft clarity
- Krohns Lake — 8 ft clarity
- Europe Lake — 6.5 ft clarity
- Clark Lake — 12.5 ft clarity
Deepest lakes
- East Alaska Lake — 50 ft
- West Alaska Lake — 41 ft
- Krohns Lake — 38 ft
- Heidmann Lake — 34 ft
Documented game fish
- East Alaska Lake — 4 species
- Krohns Lake — 3 species
- Europe Lake — 4 species
- Clark Lake — 6 species
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Door County area has 13 lakes with water-quality records from state and federal monitoring. 11 of them have a clarity reading and 10 have documented fish species.
Cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals around Door County are on the map below with live availability. A lake with low nutrient and algae readings is the better swim and cabin pick when water quality is part of the trip.
The lakes with the lowest nutrient and algae readings lead the table above. Each lake page shows its own phosphorus, chlorophyll-a and clarity readings beside the EPA condition class; none of it is a same-day swim clearance.
Where to stay near Door County
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Door County — then explore the interactive map to find a place to stay close to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Door County
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.