Cochise County Lake Quality
Arizona, 2 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 2 lakes in Cochise 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. With an average grade of B, Cochise County sits comfortably above the {{stateName}} median.
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. Nla Lake (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Arizona fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Cochise County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | A | 8.4 ft | 13.6 µg/L |
| 2 | Parker Canyon Lake | C | 10.5 ft | 30 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.