Lincoln County Lake Quality
Arkansas, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Only 1 lakes in Lincoln County carry an active grade. The county-level summary is therefore representative of those specific lakes, not necessarily of every water body in the county. Lincoln County averages to a C. The distribution behind that average matters more than the letter: a few stressed lakes versus many decent ones can produce the same average as the inverse.
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 Cane Creek Lake (C); the most-stressed is Cane Creek Lake (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Cane Creek Lake — or check the official Arkansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Lincoln County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cane Creek Lake | C | - | 30 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.