Baldwin County Lake Quality
Georgia, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Baldwin County has 1 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. The county average is C — the middle of the rubric, with one or two lakes pulling the average up or down depending on year.
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 Lake Sinclair (C); the most-stressed is Lake Sinclair (C).
Quick Answers for Baldwin County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Sinclair — or check the official Georgia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Baldwin County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Sinclair | C | 4.9 ft | - |
Other Counties in Georgia
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.