Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Reynolds County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Reynolds County, Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.7 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.016 m/yr | 5 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park averages about 82°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 84°F) and coldest in Apr (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 45 field readings (2019–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Reynolds County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BClearwater Lake Nr. DamWayne County · 3.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- CClearwater LakeReynolds County · 1.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CClearwater LakeReynolds County · 2.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLake Wappapello Lost Cr. Arm @ Sanderson Pt BottomWayne County · 28.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DShepard Mountain Lake IntakeIron County · 29.2 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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EPA Impairment Status
Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7326.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.26 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2024-09-02
Monitoring stations: 1