Fdr Lake
Lincoln County, WashingtonView mapDirections
Washington Ecology publishes the water-quality measurements for Fdr Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Fdr Lake in Lincoln County, Washington has water-quality measurements published by Washington Ecology, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 16.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.3 µg/L.
Fdr Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Lincoln County, Washington. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, WA Ecology, last sampled 2022-07-13. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Fdr Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water16.2 ft of visibility
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Fdr Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Washington State Department of Ecology and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Fdr Lake
These are the measurements Washington Ecology publishes for Fdr Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Crystal clear, you can see 16.2 ft down. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.3 µg/L. TSI 38.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 16.2ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 10µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 2.3µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 38 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Recreation & Access
- Hawk Creek CampgroundPublic
- Lincoln MillPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Fdr Lake
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 10 years of monitoring (2012–2022).
Water clarity
Stable10 years
Phosphorus
Stable0 µg/L/yr2 years
Chlorophyll-a
Stable+0.01 µg/L/yr7 years
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Frequently asked questions about Fdr Lake
Where is Fdr Lake?
- Fdr Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Washington. Its water-quality measurements are published by Washington Ecology and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Fdr Lake?
- Fdr Lake in Lincoln County, Washington has water-quality measurements published by Washington Ecology, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 16.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.3 µg/L.
Is Fdr Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Fdr Lake?
- Fdr Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Hawk Creek Campground, Lincoln Mill. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Fdr Lake?
- Fdr Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Washington's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
52 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Bureau of Reclamation
1119USBR_WQX52 samples · 2012–2022
Analytical methods
- Depth, Secchi disk depth
- Zebra/Quagga Mussel APHA 10200G Modified
- Phosphorus by Single Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory