Lake of the Woods
Jefferson County, New York180 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from NY DEC for this lake.
- Public access
Lake of the Woods in Jefferson County, New York has water-quality measurements published by NY DEC, shown here as reported. Surface area: 180 acres.
Lake of the Woods is a 180-acre lake in Jefferson County, New York. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NYSDEC. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake of the Woods is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake of the Woods is safe to swim in today is a call for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake of the Woods
These are the measurements NY DEC publishes for Lake of the Woods, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Surface area
180 acres
Shoreline
4.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by NY DEC
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake of the Woods, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake of the WoodsPublic
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 of the Woods
Where is Lake of the Woods?
- Lake of the Woods is a lake in Jefferson County, New York. Its water-quality measurements are published by NY DEC and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake of the Woods?
- Lake of the Woods in Jefferson County, New York has water-quality measurements published by NY DEC, shown here as reported. Surface area: 180 acres.
Is Lake of the Woods safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake of the Woods?
- Lake of the Woods has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake of the Woods. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake of the Woods?
- Lake of the Woods 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 New York'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 of the Woods come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory