Stephens County Lake Quality
Texas, 3 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Stephens County has 3 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. Stephens 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 Hubbard Creek Reservoir (C); the most-stressed is Hubbard Creek Reservoir (C).
Quick Answers for Stephens County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Hubbard Creek Reservoir — or check the official Texas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Stephens County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hubbard Creek Reservoir | C | 3.1 ft | 30 µg/L |
| 2 | Possum Kingdom Lake | C | 3.9 ft | 30 µg/L |
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See how Stephens County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 17 states.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.