Lake
Lake in Ocean County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 20 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake →
Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Ocean County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Ocean County, Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-05-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
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)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 20 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 60 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 20 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake in Ocean County, New Jersey — 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. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Lake are listed below.
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Recreation & Access
- Sherman's Boat Basin, BrickPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NJBarnegatBay01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.69 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in Ocean County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake
Where is Lake?
- Lake is a lake in Ocean County, New Jersey. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake?
- Lake in Ocean County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 20 µg/L.
Is Lake 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 has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 20 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake?
- Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Sherman's Boat Basin, Brick. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
42 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- Princeton Hydro LLC
PRINCETONHYDRO42 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- 4500 P B ~ Phosphorus, sample preparation method
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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