Is Stockton Lake Safe for Swimming?
Stockton Lake in Cedar County, Missouri has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 5.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 9.8 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7 μg/L |
| Location | Cedar County, Missouri |
How does Stockton Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Stockton Lake matches or beats the Missouri state average. It ranks #2 of 3 lakes in Cedar County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 5.8 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 7 µg/L — moderate; acceptable for swimming on most days, but worth checking advisories.
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