Lake George
Lake George in Yazoo County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 270 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 81.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.7 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake George →
Lake George is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Yazoo County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Yazoo County, Lake George ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-11-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 270 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 81.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 81.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 270 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 81.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 81 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake George
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Recreation & Access
- Callihan Road BridgePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake George
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Yazoo County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake George
Where is Lake George?
- Lake George is a lake in Yazoo County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake George?
- Lake George in Yazoo County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 270 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 81.5 µg/L.
Is Lake George safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Lake George has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 81.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake George?
- Lake George has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Callihan Road Bridge. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
33 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX33 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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