Yell County Lake Quality
Arkansas, 3 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Only 3 lakes in Yell 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. On average, Yell County lakes grade D, with phosphorus loading and reduced clarity showing up across most of the dataset.
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 Spring Lake (C); the most-stressed is Blue Mountain Lake (D).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Spring Lake — or check the official Arkansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Yell County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Lake | C | 6.1 ft | 26.5 µg/L |
| 2 | Nimrod Lake | D | 2.3 ft | 52 µg/L |
| 3 | Blue Mountain Lake | D | 2 ft | 68.5 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.