Hunt Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Saratoga County, New York. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Saratoga County, Hunt Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 12.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12.3 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Hunt Lake
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Ranked #1 of 5 lakes in Saratoga County
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
4 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Hunt Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Int'L Paper Hudson River Mills DevelopmentCorinth · 4.5 mi away · NPDES NY0004405Major
- Village Of Corinth WwtpCorinth · 4.5 mi away · NPDES NY0266167Recent violation
- Indeck-Corinth Energy CenterCorinth · 4.9 mi away · NPDES NY0230286Recent violation
- Corinth (V) StpCorinth · 4.6 mi away · NPDES NY0020397
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-27
Monitoring stations: 1