Is Little Vermilion Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Little Vermilion Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Kenora District County, Ontario · 51.28°N · Water Quality Report Card

Little Vermilion Lake

Grade B — Good

Eutrophic

Little Vermilion Lake in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 19.5 µg/L.

Clarity: 1.3 m
Type: Eutrophic

Where to stay →Safe to swim?

Little Vermilion Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Little Vermilion Lake ranks #261 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2023-05-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.3 m	D
Phosphorus	19.5 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	52	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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