Idaho County Lake Quality
Idaho, 2 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Idaho County has 2 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 Nla Lake (B); the most-stressed is Nla Lake (D).
Quick Answers for Idaho County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Idaho fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Idaho County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | B | 19.2 ft | 53000 µg/L |
| 2 | Nla Lake | D | 2 ft | 47000 µg/L |
Other Counties in Idaho
See how Idaho County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 34 states.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.