Saunders County Lake Quality
Nebraska, 5 lakes, measured by Nebraska DEE
Saunders County has 5 monitored 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. 1 of those lake carry recent nutrient and algae readings. The county-level summary describes that subset, not every water body listed. Phosphorus and algae readings vary widely across Saunders County; the per-lake pages below carry the numbers.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the readings sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest measured lake is Lake Wanahoo.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Wanahoo — or check the official Nebraska fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Saunders County
5 lakes · 1 ranked on readings, 4 without enough sampling1 lake ranked on readings · 4 without enough sampling, hidden
| # | Lake | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae | Trophic | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake WanahooSaunders | 2.4 ft | 92.4 µg/L | 28 µg/L | No recent samples | ✓ Public |
| Czechland LakeSaunders | 2.1 ft | No recent samples | 53.4 µg/L | No recent samples | ✓ Public | |
| Memphis LakeSaunders | 1.5 ft | No recent samples | 62.6 µg/L | No recent samples | ✓ Public | |
| Big Sandy LakeSaunders | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded | |
| Wolf LakesSaunders | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded |
NR = no nutrient or algae reading on record. The measurements are published as the authority reports them. Where the data comes from.
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