Lake Russel
Berrien County, Georgia26 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Georgia EPD for this lake.
- Public access
Lake Russel in Berrien County, Georgia has water-quality measurements published by Georgia EPD, shown here as reported. Surface area: 26 acres.
Lake Russel is a 26-acre lake in Berrien County, Georgia. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Georgia EPD. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Russel is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Russel is safe to swim in today is a call for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Russel
These are the measurements Georgia EPD publishes for Lake Russel, 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
26 acres
Shoreline
1.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Georgia EPD
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Russel, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Paradise Public Fishing Area - Lake BeaverPublic
- Paradise Public Fishing Area - Lake RussellPublic
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 Russel
Where is Lake Russel?
- Lake Russel is a lake in Berrien County, Georgia. Its water-quality measurements are published by Georgia EPD and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Russel?
- Lake Russel in Berrien County, Georgia has water-quality measurements published by Georgia EPD, shown here as reported. Surface area: 26 acres.
Is Lake Russel 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 Russel?
- Lake Russel has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Paradise Public Fishing Area - Lake Beaver, Paradise Public Fishing Area - Lake Russell. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Russel?
- Lake Russel has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Georgia'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 Russel 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