Freestone County Lake Quality
Texas, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Only 1 lakes in Freestone County carry an active grade. The county-level summary is therefore representative of those specific lakes, not necessarily of every water body in the county. Freestone 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 Fairfield Lake (C); the most-stressed is Fairfield Lake (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Fairfield Lake — or check the official Texas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Freestone County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield Lake | C | 3.2 ft | 40 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.