Algoma District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Doehead Lake
Doehead Lake in Algoma District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 65.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.8 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Doehead Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Algoma District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2015. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Algoma District County, Doehead Lake ranks #213 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2015-07-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch Doehead Lake water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Good clarity, visible to about 12.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 65.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.8 m | B |
| Phosphorus | 65.2 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Doehead Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Doehead Lake in Algoma District, Ontario — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Doehead Lake
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Doehead Lake?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Doehead Lake — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Fishing Doehead Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #213 of 218 lakes in Algoma District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Doehead Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ADuval LakeAlgoma District · 9.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BAubrey LakeAlgoma District · 7.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Algoma District
Explore Doehead Lake across LakeGrade
More Ontario Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Ontario
Eutrophic Lakes in Ontario
More records, surveys & data sources
Where this data comes from
Measurements for Doehead Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2015-07-18
Monitoring stations: