Algoma District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Brownlee Lake
Brownlee Lake in Algoma District, Ontario received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 3.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 11.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.8 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Brownlee Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Algoma District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Algoma District County, Brownlee Lake ranks #98 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2013-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch Brownlee Lake water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 12.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.8 m | B |
| Phosphorus | 11.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Where to stay near Brownlee Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Brownlee Lake in Algoma District, Ontario — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Brownlee Lake
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Brownlee Lake?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Brownlee Lake — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Fishing Brownlee Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #98 of 218 lakes in Algoma District
Nearby Lakes in Algoma District
Explore Brownlee Lake across LakeGrade
More Ontario Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Ontario
Mesotrophic Lakes in Ontario
More records, surveys & data sources
Where this data comes from
Measurements for Brownlee 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: 2013-09-07
Monitoring stations: