Lake Taneycomo is a mesotrophic lake in Taney County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Taney County, Lake Taneycomo ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 14.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.2 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Lake Taneycomo
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.153 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.9 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.58 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Recreation & Access
Current Conditions
Latest reading Jul 6, 2026, 4:30 AM from USGS gauge 07053600. See live data ↗ — readings update every 15–60 minutes; this page refreshes on each build.
Water Temperature
Lake Taneycomo averages about 55°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Sep (about 59°F) and coldest in Apr (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — see Current Conditions above for the latest gauge reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 40 field readings (2020–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 11 lakes in Taney County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Taneycomo holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake Taneycomo Nr. Roark Cr.Taney County · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALake Taneycomo Ab. Bee Cr. ArmTaney County · 2.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills FhTaney County · 5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake Taneycomo 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 MO_7314.00 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
6 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lake Taneycomo under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Hollister WwtfHollister · 1.5 mi away · NPDES MO0116041MajorRecent violation
- Branson Cooper Creek WwtpBranson · 1.9 mi away · NPDES MO0116599MajorRecent violation
- Branson Creek WwtfHollister · 3.7 mi away · NPDES MO0123781Recent violation
- College Of The OzarksPoint Lookout · 1.6 mi away · NPDES MO0089117
- Ups BransonHollister · 1.7 mi away · NPDES MONX00687
- Ups BransonHollister · 1.7 mi away · NPDES MONX00910
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2024-09-17
Monitoring stations: 1