Lake Chillisquaque
Montour County, Pennsylvania174 acresView mapDirections
PA DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Chillisquaque. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- 40 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Chillisquaque in Montour County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 23 µg/L. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 174 acres.
Lake Chillisquaque is a 174-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Montour County, Pennsylvania with a maximum depth of 40 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, PA DEP, last sampled 2021-08-11. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Chillisquaque is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water40 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Chillisquaque is safe to swim in today is a call for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Chillisquaque
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for Lake Chillisquaque, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 23 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 70µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 23µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
Max depth
40 ft
Surface area
174 acres
Shoreline
4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
Recreation & Access
- Montour PreservePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Chillisquaque
Where is Lake Chillisquaque?
- Lake Chillisquaque is a lake in Montour County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Chillisquaque?
- Lake Chillisquaque in Montour County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 23 µg/L. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 174 acres.
Is Lake Chillisquaque safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Chillisquaque?
- Lake Chillisquaque has a maximum depth of 40 feet. The lake covers 174 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Chillisquaque?
- Lake Chillisquaque has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Montour Preserve. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Chillisquaque?
- Lake Chillisquaque 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 Pennsylvania's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Chillisquaque come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory