Lake Louis West of Sicily Island
Lake Louis West of Sicily Island in Catahoula Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 109 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Louis West of Sicily Island →
Lake Louis West of Sicily Island is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Catahoula Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Catahoula Parish County, Lake Louis West of Sicily Island ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-09-23. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 109 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 109 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Louis West of Sicily Island
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Recreation & Access
- The RocksSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake Louis West of Sicily Island is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA080203_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.01 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Catahoula Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Catahoula Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Louis West of Sicily Island
Where is Lake Louis West of Sicily Island?
- Lake Louis West of Sicily Island is a lake in Catahoula Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Louis West of Sicily Island?
- Lake Louis West of Sicily Island in Catahoula Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 109 µg/L.
Is Lake Louis West of Sicily Island safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lake Louis West of Sicily Island has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Louis West of Sicily Island?
- Lake Louis West of Sicily Island has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include The Rocks.
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Other Grade D Lakes in Louisiana
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Richland Parish County · Nutrient-rich
LaSalle Parish County · Nutrient-rich
Tensas Parish County · Nutrient-rich
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Louisiana
Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX24 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory