Cherokee County Lake Quality
Alabama, 3 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Cherokee County has 3 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. The county average is C — the middle of the rubric, with one or two lakes pulling the average up or down depending on year.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the grades sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest lake on the books is Weic Lake (C); the most-stressed is Weic Lake (C).
Quick Answers for Cherokee County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Weic Lake — or check the official Alabama fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Cherokee County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weic Lake | C | 2.6 ft | 37.5 µg/L |
| 2 | Weic Lake | C | 3.3 ft | 32.5 µg/L |
| 3 | Nees Lake | C | 2.4 ft | 35 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.