Lake Hugo Hugo
Choctaw County, OklahomaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↑ up from F at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- #1 of 1 in the county
- Public access
Lake Hugo Hugo in Choctaw County, Oklahoma has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 430 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 430 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Hugo Hugo is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 7 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ODEQ, last sampled 2026-03-25. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Hugo Hugo is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch7 documented ramps
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 430 µg/L. TSI 92. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 430 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 92 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Recreation & Access
- BridgeviewPublic
- Kiamichi ParkPublic
- Salt CreekPublic
- Sawyer BluffPublic
- Virgil PointPublic
- Wilson PointPublic
Showing 6 of 7 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Hugo Hugo
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -72.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Choctaw County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Hugo Hugo
Where is Lake Hugo Hugo?
- Lake Hugo Hugo is a lake in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Hugo Hugo?
- Lake Hugo Hugo in Choctaw County, Oklahoma has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 430 µg/L.
Is Lake Hugo Hugo safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Hugo Hugo?
- Lake Hugo Hugo has 7 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bridgeview, Kiamichi Park, Salt Creek, Sawyer Bluff, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
570 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2022–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Tribal)
CHOCNATWQX570 samples · 2022–2026
Analytical methods
- Persulfate Digestion Method
- Total Phosphorus in Water
- Nitrogen, Kjeldahl - Simplified Spectrophotometric Measurement of Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen in Water and Wastewater
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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