Larue County Lake Quality
Kentucky, 1 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Larue 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's average grade is A — among the cleanest in {{stateName}}. 1 lakes pull an A on their own, and almost none fall into the D or F brackets.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow — under 50 feet — which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed. Salem Lake (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Salem Lake — or check the official Kentucky fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Larue County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Lake | A | - | 13.3 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.