Surface Water Management Division
Lake Roesiger
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Lake Roesiger is located 7 miles east of Lake Stevens near the Cascade Mountain foothills. The lake is separated into three distinct basins totaling 340 surface acres, which makes it the third largest natural lake in the county. Recreational use of the lake, including fishing, swimming, boating, and skiing. Lake Roesiger County Park is located on the southeast shore, and there is a state-owned public boat launch at the south end of the lake. |
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Water Quality Information
Summary
Lake Roesiger appears to be in healthy condition, with high water clarity, low nutrients, moderate oxygen depletion, low to moderate algae, and moderate levels of aquatic plants. Maintaining the health of the lake depends on controlling nutrient runoff from fertilizers, septic systems, roads, clearing, logging, and land development.
Reports
A comprehensive Snohomish County State of the Lakes Report was produced in 2003 and includes a specific section on Lake Roesiger. Individual lake updates to this report are provided each year as new data are collected.
Data
Snohomish County Surface Water Management (SWM) together with volunteer lake-monitors have been collecting water quality data for Lake Roesiger since 1992. Current and historical lake water quality data are available online in SWM's interactive Water Quality Database.
Lake Roesiger Maps
- Bathymetric Map - this map shows contour lines of equal depth similar to a topographic map. Public access sites are also indicated on each map when applicable.
- Aerial Photo - 2007 aerial photos of the lake with relevant features such as public access sites and nearby roads.
- Watershed Map - this map shows the boundary of the Lake Roesiger watershed. A watershed is the land area that drains into the lake.
Lake Roesiger Resources
Contact
Gene Williams, Senior Planner, 425-388-3464 extension 4563
Marisa Burghdoff, Water Quality Analyst, 425-388-3464 extension 4639
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