Charles City County Lake Quality
Virginia, 4 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Charles City County has 4 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. Charles City 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 Chickahominy Lake (C); the most-stressed is Chickahominy Reservoir (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Chickahominy Lake — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Charles City County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chickahominy Lake | C | 2.6 ft | 70 µg/L |
| 2 | Chickahominy Reservoir | C | 2 ft | 60 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.