Monroe County Lake Quality
Tennessee, 4 lakes, measured by TDEC
Monroe County holds 4 monitored lakes. With a sample that small the county-level summary describes those specific waters, not necessarily every water body in the county. The 4 monitored lakes in Monroe County carry whatever clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a readings TDEC has published, shown as reported.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow, under 50 feet, which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Tellico Lake — or check the official Tennessee fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Monroe County
4 lakes · 0 ranked on readings, 4 without enough sampling0 lakes ranked on readings · 4 without enough sampling, hidden
| # | Lake | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae | Trophic | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellico LakeMonroe | 4.9 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public | |
| Indian Boundary LakeMonroe | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded | |
| Laurel Mountain LakeMonroe | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded | |
| Ballard Mill Lead Mine PondMonroe | 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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