Buhlow Lake
Buhlow Lake in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 58 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Buhlow Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Rapides Parish County, Buhlow Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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. Phosphorus level: 58 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 58 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- AlexandriaPublic
- Lake BuhlowPublic
- Fort BuhlowPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Rapides Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Rapides Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Buhlow Lake
Where is Buhlow Lake?
- Buhlow Lake is a lake in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Buhlow Lake?
- Buhlow Lake in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 58 µg/L.
Is Buhlow Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Buhlow Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Buhlow Lake?
- Buhlow Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Alexandria, Lake Buhlow, Fort Buhlow. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX23 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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