Brown Co State Fishing Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Brown County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Brown County, Brown Co State Fishing Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-08-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 88 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 64.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 88 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 64.5 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 6 lakes in Brown County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Brown Co State Fishing Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DMission LakeBrown County · 14 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DAtchison Co State Fishing LakeAtchison County · 18.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2017-08-23
Monitoring stations: 1