Rawlins County Lake Quality
Kansas, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Rawlins 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 Atwood Township Lake (C); the most-stressed is Atwood Township Lake (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Atwood Township Lake — or check the official Kansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Rawlins County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atwood Township Lake | C | 1 ft | 0.2 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.