Summit County Lake Quality
Utah, 35 lakes, average grade B (Good)
There are 35 graded lakes in Summit County. The mix is varied enough that the county-level average tells you the broad strokes, not the choose-this-cabin specifics. With an average grade of B, Summit County sits comfortably above the {{stateName}} 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 Nla Lake (A); the most-stressed is Nla Lake (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Utah fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Summit County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | A | 18.2 ft | - |
| 2 | Nla Lake | A | 17.2 ft | - |
| 3 | Lyman Lake | A | 19.7 ft | - |
| 4 | Rockport Lake | A | 10.3 ft | - |
| 5 | Nla Lake | A | 10.8 ft | - |
| 6 | Echo Lake | A | 11.2 ft | - |
| 7 | Whitney Reservoir | A | 17.7 ft | - |
| 8 | Lyman Lake Replicate of | A | 14.1 ft | - |
| 9 | Rockport Mid Lake | B | 12.3 ft | - |
| 10 | Nla Lake | B | 8.9 ft | - |
| 11 | Rockport Inflow Lake | B | 10.6 ft | - |
| 12 | Echo Mid Res Lake | B | 10.4 ft | - |
| 13 | Smith And Morehouse Reservoir | B | 7.5 ft | - |
| 14 | Nla Lake | B | 5 ft | - |
| 15 | Beaver Meadow Reservoir | B | 4.6 ft | - |
| 16 | Echo Inflow Lake | C | 7 ft | - |
| 17 | Nla Lake | C | 5.1 ft | - |
| 18 | Hoop Lake | C | 5.6 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.