Lyon Co State Fishing Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lyon County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2014. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lyon County, Lyon Co State Fishing Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2014-07-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 7.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.2 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Lyon County
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Lyon Co State Fishing Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Other Grade C Lakes in Kansas
Wabaunsee County · Clarity: 4.9 ft
Coffey County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Greenwood County · Clarity: 2.7 ft
Osage County · Clarity: 2.4 ft
Morris County · Clarity: 6.2 ft
Chase County · Clarity: 6.6 ft
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2014-07-09
Monitoring stations: 1