Spencer County Lake Quality
Kentucky, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Only 1 lakes in Spencer 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 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 Taylorsville Lake (C); the most-stressed is Taylorsville Lake (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Taylorsville Lake — or check the official Kentucky fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Spencer County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylorsville Lake | C | - | 47.1 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.