Buckingham Point Lake
Buckingham Point Lake in Lake County, California has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.7 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Buckingham Point Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, California. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 35 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Buckingham Point Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-06-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 8.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Konocti Harbor Resort and SpaPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Buckingham Point Lake
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 36 lakes in Lake County
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Frequently asked questions about Buckingham Point Lake
Where is Buckingham Point Lake?
- Buckingham Point Lake is a lake in Lake County, California. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Buckingham Point Lake?
- Buckingham Point Lake in Lake County, California has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.7 µg/L.
Is Buckingham Point Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Buckingham Point Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 8.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Buckingham Point Lake?
- Buckingham Point Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
183 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, California (Tribal)
CA_BVR183 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Chlorophyll a
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory