Saguache County Lake Quality
Colorado, 1 lakes, average grade (Not rated)
Only 1 lakes in Saguache 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.
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. Dome Lake Lower (—) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Dome Lake Lower — or check the official Colorado fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Saguache County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dome Lake Lower | - | 68 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.