Quick Facts
- DNR Lake Number: 70001800
- Surface Area: 30 acres
- Average Depth: 3 feet
- Maximum Depth: 13 feet
- Ordinary High Water Level: 930.4 feet above sea level
- Connectivity to other waterbodies: Intermittently flows out of the District into the Credit River Watershed
- Public Boat Access: No access
- Impairment Status: N/A
- Aquatic Invasive Species: Curlyleaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil
Interesting History: Cates Lake was named after Earl Cates when he had an 80 acre farm set up in lots. It was originally called Kneasfey’s Lake. Earl owned about 3/4 of the shoreline and the Ludowese farm bordered the east side. He purchased it in the late 1930’s for $2000. Old man Kneasfey had a little cabin on the hill above the cove. The only deep spot was in that little cove on the west end where the springs were. (Information from Earl’s son, Larry Cates via Kathy Dawson)
Water Quality
Reports
- Cates Lake Aquatic Plant Survey (2019)
- Cates Lake Aquatic Plant Survey (2016)
- Aquatic Plant Survey Summary (2016)
- Cates Lake Aquatic Plant Survey (2007)
- Cates Lake Report Card (2017-2019)
- Cates Lake Report Card (2019-2021)