Prince Edward County Lake Quality
Ontario, 4 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Prince Edward County has 4 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. With an average grade of B, Prince Edward County sits comfortably above the Ontario 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 Consecon Lake (B); the most-stressed is West Lake (C).
Quick Answers for Prince Edward County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Consecon Lake — or check the official Ontario fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Prince Edward County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consecon Lake | B | 8.2 ft | 14.9 µg/L |
| 2 | East Lake | B | 7.9 ft | 16.7 µg/L |
| 3 | Ontario Lake | B | 8.2 ft | 14 µg/L |
| 4 | West Lake | C | 3.3 ft | 23.2 µg/L |
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See how Prince Edward County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 38 states.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.