Dade County Lake Quality
Missouri, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Dade 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 Stockton Lake-L.Sac Arm (C); the most-stressed is Stockton Lake-L.Sac Arm (C).
Quick Answers for Dade County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Stockton Lake-L.Sac Arm — or check the official Missouri fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Dade County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockton Lake-L.Sac Arm | C | 4.3 ft | 20 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.