Labette County Lake Quality
Kansas, 1 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Only 1 lakes in Labette 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-wide average grade is D — water quality issues are persistent across most of the monitored basins. 0 lakes fall into the F bracket outright.
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 Big Hill Lake (D); the most-stressed is Big Hill Lake (D).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Big Hill Lake — or check the official Kansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Labette County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Hill Lake | D | 3.9 ft | 480 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.