La Rivière-du-Nord County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac du Pin Rouge
Lac du Pin Rouge in La Rivière-du-Nord, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac du Pin Rouge is a mesotrophic lake in La Rivière-du-Nord County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 16 other monitored lakes in La Rivière-du-Nord County, Lac du Pin Rouge ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2024-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch Lac du Pin Rouge water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 9.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.8 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Where to stay near Lac du Pin Rouge
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lac du Pin Rouge in La Rivière-du-Nord, Québec — 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 Lac du Pin Rouge
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 trip to Lac du Pin Rouge?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Lac du Pin Rouge — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Fishing Lac du Pin Rouge
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 17 lakes in La Rivière-du-Nord
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac du Pin Rouge holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac MorencyLa Rivière-du-Nord · 2.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac PilonLes Pays-d'en-Haut · 2.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac TracyLa Rivière-du-Nord · 2.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac BellevueLes Pays-d'en-Haut · 1.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac En CoeurLa Rivière-du-Nord · 1.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in La Rivière-du-Nord
Explore Lac du Pin Rouge across LakeGrade
More Québec Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Québec
Mesotrophic Lakes in Québec
More records, surveys & data sources
Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac du Pin Rouge 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: 2024-08-01
Monitoring stations: