McDougal Lake
Larue County, Kentucky99 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Kentucky DOW for this lake.
- Public access
McDougal Lake in Larue County, Kentucky has water-quality measurements published by Kentucky DOW, shown here as reported. Surface area: 99 acres.
McDougal Lake is a 99-acre lake in Larue County, Kentucky. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, KY DOW. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What McDougal Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether McDougal Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Kentucky Division of Water and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for McDougal Lake
These are the measurements Kentucky DOW publishes for McDougal Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Surface area
99 acres
Shoreline
2.9 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Kentucky DOW
No bathymetric survey has been published for McDougal Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- McDougal LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about McDougal Lake
Where is McDougal Lake?
- McDougal Lake is a lake in Larue County, Kentucky. Its water-quality measurements are published by Kentucky DOW and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of McDougal Lake?
- McDougal Lake in Larue County, Kentucky has water-quality measurements published by Kentucky DOW, shown here as reported. Surface area: 99 acres.
Is McDougal Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on McDougal Lake?
- McDougal Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include McDougal Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at McDougal Lake?
- McDougal Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Kentucky's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for McDougal Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory