Chautauqua County Lake Quality
Kansas, 5 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Chautauqua County has 5 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. Chautauqua County averages to a C. The distribution behind that average matters more than the letter: a few stressed lakes versus many decent ones can produce the same average as the inverse.
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 Chautauqua County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Kansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Chautauqua County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | B | 5.2 ft | 17.5 µg/L |
| 2 | Murray Gill Lake | B | 7.2 ft | 47.5 µg/L |
| 3 | Sedan City South Lake | C | 4.9 ft | - |
| 4 | Sedan City North Lake | C | 3.6 ft | 26.5 µg/L |
| 5 | Nla Lake | D | 1.9 ft | 85.9 µg/L |
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See how Chautauqua 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.