Muskoka District County, Ontario · 44.87°N · Water Quality Report Card
Bass Lake
Bass Lake in Muskoka District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 26.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.8 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Bass Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Muskoka District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2007. Compared to the 169 other monitored lakes in Muskoka District County, Bass Lake ranks #158 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2007-07-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 26.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.8 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 26.6 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Bass Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #158 of 170 lakes in Muskoka District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Bass Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AClearwater LakeMuskoka District · 4.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BKahshe LakeMuskoka District · 2.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BBen LakeMuskoka District · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BThree Mile LakeMuskoka District · 2.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BRyde LakeMuskoka District · 2.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Bass Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2007-07-07
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