Morris County Lake Quality
Texas, 1 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Morris County has 1 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. On average, Morris County lakes grade an A. That puts it near the top of the {{stateName}} county ranking.
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. Lake Daingerfield Headwaters (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Daingerfield Headwaters — or check the official Texas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Morris County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Daingerfield Headwaters | A | 8.5 ft | 20 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.