Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County Lake Quality
Alaska, 1 lake — no lake here has enough monitoring data for a grade
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County has 1 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow — under 50 feet — which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed. Quartz Lake (—) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Quartz Lake — or check the official Alaska fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
1 lake · 0 graded, 1 not rated0 graded lakes · 1 not rated, hidden
| # | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae | Trophic | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRQuartz LakeSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area | NR | 14.1 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded |
NR = not rated: the monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar for a grade. That is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 (insufficient information), not a failing grade. How grading works.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.