Les Appalaches County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Bolduc
Lac Bolduc in Les Appalaches, Québec received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 27.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac Bolduc is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Les Appalaches County, Québec. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Les Appalaches County, Lac Bolduc ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2025-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 27.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.25 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 27.3 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.5 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Lac Bolduc
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 12 lakes in Les Appalaches
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Bolduc holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- APetit Lac LambtonLe Granit · 8 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLac à la TruiteLes Appalaches · 4.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BPetit Lac Saint-FrançOisLes Appalaches · 8.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLac du HuitLes Appalaches · 6.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLac CaribouLes Appalaches · 10.7 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Bolduc 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: 2025-08-01
Monitoring stations: