Suffolk city County Lake Quality
Virginia, 15 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
There are 15 graded lakes in Suffolk city County. The mix is varied enough that the county-level average tells you the broad strokes, not the choose-this-cabin specifics. The county average is C — the middle of the rubric, with one or two lakes pulling the average up or down depending on year.
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. Nla Lake (B) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Suffolk city County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | B | 7.5 ft | 20.8 µg/L |
| 2 | Nla Lake | D | 2.4 ft | 12047.9 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.