Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport
Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 106.5 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport →
Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Caddo Parish County, Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-09-15. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 106.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 106.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport
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Recreation & Access
- Earl G. Williamson ParkPublic
- Mooringsport RampPublic
- Soda Lake Wildlife Management AreaPublic
- Drift-In LandingSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport
EPA Impairment Status
Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA100307_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.01 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Caddo Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Caddo Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport
Where is Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport?
- Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport is a lake in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport?
- Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 106.5 µg/L.
Is Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport?
- Caddo Lake North of Mooringsport has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Earl G. Williamson Park, Mooringsport Ramp, Soda Lake Wildlife Management Area, Drift-In Landing. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
31 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_WQX31 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory