Skagit County Lake Quality
Washington, 12 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Skagit County has 12 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. Skagit 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.
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. Spearhead Lake (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Spearhead Lake — or check the official Washington fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Skagit County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spearhead Lake | A | 10.8 ft | 14 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.