Rutherford County Lake Quality
North Carolina, 1 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 1 lakes in Rutherford 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, Rutherford County sits comfortably above the {{stateName}} median.
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 Lure (B); the most-stressed is Lake Lure (B).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Lure — or check the official North Carolina fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Rutherford County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Lure | B | - | 20 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.