Copiah County Lake Quality
Mississippi, 3 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 3 lakes in Copiah 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. With an average grade of B, Copiah County sits comfortably above the Mississippi median.
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. Calling Panther Lake (B) is the cleanest in the county.
Where to stay near Copiah County
Top-rated places to stay near Copiah County
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Copiah County?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Copiah County — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Quick Answers for Copiah County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Calling Panther Lake — or check the official Mississippi fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Copiah County
3 lakes · 2 graded, 1 not rated2 graded lakes · 1 not rated, hidden
| # | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae | Trophic | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCalling Panther LakeCopiah | B | 6.6 ft | 40 µg/L | 7 µg/L | No recent samples | Not recorded |
| 2 | CLake HazleCopiah | C | 2.4 ft | 30 µg/L | 22.1 µg/L | No recent samples | Not recorded |
| NRChautauqua LakeCopiah | NR | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded |
NR = not rated: the monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar for a grade. That is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 (insufficient information), not a failing grade. How grading works.
Lake Match
Which lake suits how you actually use one?
Six questions — swimming, fishing, quiet, cabins, drive time — and a shortlist of graded lakes that fit, with the water quality behind each one.
Other Counties in Mississippi
See how Copiah County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 49 states and 2 Canadian provinces.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.