East Hottes Lake
East Hottes Lake in Dickinson County, Iowa is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 71 acres.
- Area
- 71 acres
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Dickinson County
Swipe left or right on this bar to open the next or previous lake.
Why East Hottes Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For East Hottes Lake, no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by Iowa DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
East Hottes Lake is a 71-acre lake in Dickinson County, Iowa. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Iowa DNR, last sampled recent years. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Watch East Hottes Lake water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Not ratedElevated nutrients
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for East Hottes Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Trophic State Index: undefined.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) |
Where to stay near East Hottes Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near East Hottes Lake in Dickinson County, Iowa — 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 East Hottes 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 whole trip? See where to stay at Iowa’s top lakes →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for East Hottes Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Kettleson Hogsback ComplexPublic
- Kettleson Hogsback ComplexPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing East Hottes Lake
Nearby Lakes in Dickinson County
Frequently asked questions about East Hottes Lake
Where is East Hottes Lake?
- East Hottes Lake is a lake in Dickinson County, Iowa. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
What is the water quality grade for East Hottes Lake?
- East Hottes Lake in Dickinson County, Iowa is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 71 acres.
Is East Hottes Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. East Hottes Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on East Hottes Lake?
- East Hottes Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Kettleson Hogsback Complex, Kettleson Hogsback Complex. Public access is listed as yes.
Explore East Hottes Lake across LakeQuality
More Iowa Lake Rankings
Other Lakes in Iowa
Where this data comes from
Measurements for East Hottes Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory