Lanier County Lake Quality
Georgia, 2 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Only 2 lakes in Lanier 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 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 Nla Lake (C); the most-stressed is Nla Lake (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Georgia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Lanier County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | C | 5.6 ft | 27.4 µg/L |
| 2 | Banks Lake | C | 3.2 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.