Reno County Lake Quality
Kansas, 8 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Reno County has 8 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. On average, Reno County lakes grade D, with phosphorus loading and reduced clarity showing up across most of the dataset.
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 Carey Park Lake (D); the most-stressed is Buhler City Lake (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Carey Park Lake — or check the official Kansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Reno County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carey Park Lake | D | 1.5 ft | 80.5 µg/L |
| 2 | Buhler City Lake | F | 1.3 ft | 830 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.