How Clean Is Stockton Lake?
Stockton Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5.8 ft. Phosphorus: 9.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Stockton Lake | Missouri avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 9.8 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does Stockton Lake compare?
Stockton Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Missouri state average of C. It ranks #2 of 3 lakes in Cedar County by water quality score.
Watch Stockton Lake water quality
Get an email when the grade, clarity, or algae reading changes. Unsubscribe anytime.