Scotts Bluff County Lake Quality
Nebraska, 2 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Scotts Bluff County has 2 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. Scotts Bluff County averages to a C. The distribution behind that average matters more than the letter: a few stressed lakes versus many decent ones can produce the same average as the inverse.
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 Minatare (B); the most-stressed is Nla Lake (D).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Minatare — or check the official Nebraska fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Scotts Bluff County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Minatare | B | 5.4 ft | 52.4 µg/L |
| 2 | Nla Lake | D | 3.1 ft | 40518.4 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.