Lake Absarraca
Laramie County, WyomingView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae sit in the clean band for this region.
↑ up from C at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #4 of 8 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Absarraca in Laramie County, Wyoming has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.4 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 10 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Stays via Stay22
Stays near Lake Absarraca
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Absarraca in Laramie County, Wyoming — 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 Lake Absarraca
Prices for Sep 11–13, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
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 whole trip? See where to stay at Wyoming’s top lakes →
Watch Lake Absarraca’s letter
Email me if this lake’s grade moves. Grades stay free.
Or email
Lake Absarraca is a mesotrophic lake in Laramie County, Wyoming. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Laramie County, Lake Absarraca ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wyoming DEQ, last sampled 2022-08-30. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Absarraca is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 3.4 ft. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. TSI 48. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Recreation & Access
- Country Club Lake (Absaraka Lake)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Absarraca
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.035 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.16 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 8 lakes in Laramie County
Nearby Lakes in Laramie County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Absarraca
Where is Lake Absarraca?
- Lake Absarraca is a lake in Laramie County, Wyoming. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Absarraca?
- Lake Absarraca in Laramie County, Wyoming has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L.
Is Lake Absarraca safe to swim in?
- The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Absarraca?
- Lake Absarraca has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Country Club Lake (Absaraka Lake). Public access is listed as yes.
Explore Lake Absarraca across LakeQuality
More Wyoming Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wyoming
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wyoming
Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2016–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- State of Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Watershed Program
WYDEQ_WATERSHED7 samples · 2016–2022
Analytical methods
- Secchi
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory