Late afternoon sun over Slim Lake, scattering a bright path across wind-textured water

Tuscaloosa County Lake Quality

Alabama, 27 lakes, measured by ADEM

The county-level average smooths over real differences — a single agricultural watershed near the southwest corner can pull the average down even if the rest of the county runs clean. 7 of those lakes carry recent nutrient and algae readings. The county-level summary describes that subset, not every water body listed. The county's readings sit in the middle of the Alabama range, with one or two lakes pulling the average up or down depending on year.

The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the readings sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest measured lake is Tust Lake.

Loading map…

Where to stay near Tuscaloosa County

Top-rated places to stay near Tuscaloosa County

Prices for Oct 30–Nov 1, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a trip to Tuscaloosa County?

Get lake water-quality updates plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Tuscaloosa County — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Quick Answers for Tuscaloosa County

Cleanest lakes in Tuscaloosa County →Cleanest lakes in Alabama →Best swimming lakes in Alabama →

Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Tust Lake — or check the official Alabama fishing regulations.

All Lakes in Tuscaloosa County

27 lakes · 7 ranked on readings, 20 without enough sampling7 lakes ranked on readings · 20 without enough sampling, hidden

Include not-rated lakes (20)

#	Lake	Clarity	Phosphorus	Algae	Trophic	Max Depth	Access
1	Tust LakeTuscaloosa	7.7 ft	12 µg/L	5.3 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
2	Ncht LakeTuscaloosa	5.3 ft	15 µg/L	4.3 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
3	Olit LakeTuscaloosa	4.3 ft	19 µg/L	7.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
4	Warg LakeTuscaloosa	2.4 ft	25 µg/L	15 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
5	Holt LakeTuscaloosa	4.5 ft	31 µg/L	8 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
6	Holt LakeTuscaloosa	4.5 ft	27 µg/L	13.6 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
7	Holt LakeTuscaloosa	4.7 ft	21 µg/L	14.7 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
	Davis LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Coldwater PondTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Pine LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake WarnerTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Goose PondTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Big LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Snag LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Cypress PondTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Hull LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake WildwoodTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	William Bacon Oliver LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	129 ft	Not recorded
	Mimosa LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Northwood LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Partlow Lake UpperTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake TuscaloosaTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	92 ft	Not recorded
	Lake HarrisTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Bankhead LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Ski LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Million Dollar LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Woodland LakeTuscaloosa	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded

NR = no nutrient or algae reading on record. The measurements are published as the authority reports them. Where the data comes from.

Lake Match

Which lake suits how you actually use one?

Six questions — swimming, fishing, quiet, cabins, drive time — and a shortlist of lakes that fit, with the water quality behind each one.

Take the quiz →

Other Counties in Alabama

7 lakes

9 lakes

7 lakes

4 lakes

6 lakes

26 lakes

Browse every Alabama lake, or the full directory of lakes across all United States (49 states), Canada (Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador), and 38 other country hubs..

Source: the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. See data sources.