John C Boyle Reservoir
Klamath County, Oregon184 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Oregon DEQ for this lake.
- Impaired · Oxygen depletion (low DO)
- Public access
John C Boyle Reservoir in Klamath County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 184 acres.
John C Boyle Reservoir is a 184-acre lake in Klamath County, Oregon. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oregon DEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What John C Boyle Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. John C Boyle Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether John C Boyle Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for John C Boyle Reservoir
These are the measurements Oregon DEQ publishes for John C Boyle Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Surface area
184 acres
Shoreline
7 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Oregon DEQ
No bathymetric survey has been published for John C Boyle Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Pioneer ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near John C Boyle Reservoir
- Topsy Campground1.7 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
John C Boyle Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OR_LK_1801020602_05_100486 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about John C Boyle Reservoir
Where is John C Boyle Reservoir?
- John C Boyle Reservoir is a lake in Klamath County, Oregon. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oregon DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of John C Boyle Reservoir?
- John C Boyle Reservoir in Klamath County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 184 acres.
Is John C Boyle Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. John C Boyle Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on John C Boyle Reservoir?
- John C Boyle Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pioneer Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at John C Boyle Reservoir?
- John C Boyle Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Oregon's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on John C Boyle Reservoir?
- John C Boyle Reservoir has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Topsy Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for John C Boyle Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles