Clear Lake Oaks
Clear Lake Oaks in Lake County, California has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.7 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Clear Lake Oaks →
Clear Lake Oaks is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, California. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Compared to the 35 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Clear Lake Oaks ranks #34 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 onlyAlgae risk
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. Chlorophyll-a: 16.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 16.7 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Clear Lake Oaks
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County Ranking
Ranked #34 of 36 lakes in Lake County
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake Oaks
Where is Clear Lake Oaks?
- Clear Lake Oaks is a lake in Lake County, California. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Clear Lake Oaks?
- Clear Lake Oaks in Lake County, California has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.7 µg/L.
Is Clear Lake Oaks safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Clear Lake Oaks has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 16.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
132 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2026. 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_BVR132 samples · 2021–2026
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.