Lake Walter F. George
Quitman County, GeorgiaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 1 in the county
- Public access
Lake Walter F. George in Quitman County, Georgia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 34.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.1 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 34.1 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 18 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Walter F. George is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Quitman County, Georgia. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Phosphorus level is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Georgia EPD, last sampled 2025-10-22. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Walter F. George is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft. Phosphorus 34.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 18 µg/L. TSI 57. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 34.1 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
→ Lake Walter F. George water level: the live USGS gauge reading
Recreation & Access
- River BluffPublic
- Lake Eufaula CampgroundSemi-private
- Chewalla Creek MarinaSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Walter F. George
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 14 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.019 m/yr | 14 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.93 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.86 µg/L/yr | 14 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Quitman County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Walter F. George holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Quitman County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Walter F. George
Where is Lake Walter F. George?
- Lake Walter F. George is a lake in Quitman County, Georgia. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Walter F. George?
- Lake Walter F. George in Quitman County, Georgia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 34.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18 µg/L.
Is Lake Walter F. George safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Walter F. George?
- Lake Walter F. George has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include River Bluff, Lake Eufaula Campground, Chewalla Creek Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
265 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Georgia DNR Environmental Protection Division
21GAEPD_WQX265 samples · 2012–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory