Stafford County Lake Quality
Kansas, 2 lakes, average grade F (Very Poor)
Stafford 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 F — the most-stressed bracket in our rubric. Most monitored lakes here show persistent nutrient loading and algal pressure.
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 Quivera Big Salt Marsh Lake (D); the most-stressed is Quivera Little Salt Marsh Lake (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Quivera Big Salt Marsh Lake — or check the official Kansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Stafford County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quivera Big Salt Marsh Lake | D | 0.8 ft | 105 µg/L |
| 2 | Quivera Little Salt Marsh Lake | F | 0.9 ft | 280 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.