Northampton County Lake Quality
North Carolina, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Northampton 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 Lake Gaston (C); the most-stressed is Lake Gaston (C).
Quick Answers for Northampton County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Gaston — or check the official North Carolina fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Northampton County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Gaston | C | 5.4 ft | - |
Other Counties in North Carolina
See how Northampton County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 12 states.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.