Sharp County Lake Quality
Arkansas, 6 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Only 6 lakes in Sharp 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. The county's average grade is A — among the cleanest in {{stateName}}. 5 lakes pull an A on their own, and almost none fall into the D or F brackets.
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. Lake Sherwood (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Sherwood — or check the official Arkansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Sharp County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Sherwood | A | - | - |
| 2 | Lake Sequoyah | A | - | 26.5 µg/L |
| 3 | Lake Cherokee | A | - | 25 µg/L |
| 4 | Lake Thunderbird | A | - | 22.5 µg/L |
| 5 | Vagabond Lake | A | - | 23 µg/L |
| 6 | Lake Mirandy | B | - | 34 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.