Little Echo Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Franklin County, New York. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Franklin County, Little Echo Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2023-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 18.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 18.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Little Echo Pond
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.6 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Water Temperature
Little Echo Pond averages about 73°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 73°F) and coldest in Feb (about 34°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 41 field readings (2017–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Echo Pond water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 9 lakes in Franklin County
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Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Little Echo Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- The Point ResortSaranac Lake · 1.3 mi away · NPDES NY0201804Recent violation
- Wawbeek ResortTupper Lake · 4 mi away · NPDES NY0217654
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1