Saratoga County Lake Quality
New York, 5 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Saratoga County has 5 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-wide average lands at B — solid water quality with most lakes carrying clear summer transparency and low-to-moderate phosphorus.
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 Hunt Lake (B); the most-stressed is Ballston Lake (D).
Quick Answers for Saratoga County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Hunt Lake — or check the official New York fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Saratoga County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunt Lake | B | 12.3 ft | - |
| 2 | Galway Lake | B | 10.7 ft | - |
| 3 | Jenny Lake | B | 12.6 ft | - |
| 4 | Saratoga Lake | B | 11.3 ft | - |
| 5 | Ballston Lake | D | 5.8 ft | - |
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See how Saratoga County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 15 states.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.