Mid-North Lake
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Oregon DEQ publishes the water-quality measurements for Mid-North Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Hypereutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
Mid-North Lake in Klamath County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 180 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 81.1 µg/L.
Mid-North Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Klamath County, Oregon. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 16 other monitored lakes in Klamath County, Mid-North Lake ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oregon DEQ, last sampled 2023-09-25. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Mid-North Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Mid-North Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, mercury, oxygen depletion (low DO), pH / acidity, sediment / turbidity, temperature. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Mid-North Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Mid-North Lake
These are the measurements Oregon DEQ publishes for Mid-North 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. Phosphorus 180 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 81.1 µg/L. TSI 76.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 180µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 81.1µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 76 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Odessa CampgroundPublic
- Rocky PointPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Mid-North Lake
- Odessa Campground4.1 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Mid-North Lake
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring (2020–2023).
Phosphorus
Improving-8 µg/L/yr4 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-6.83 µg/L/yr4 years
EPA Impairment Status
Mid-North Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water, Aquatic life, Fish consumption, Recreation, Other.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OR_LK_1801020303_05_100375 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Mid-North Lake
Where is Mid-North Lake?
- Mid-North Lake is a lake in Klamath County, Oregon. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oregon DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Mid-North Lake?
- Mid-North Lake in Klamath County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 180 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 81.1 µg/L.
Is Mid-North Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Mid-North Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, mercury, oxygen depletion (low DO), pH / acidity, sediment / turbidity, temperature. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Mid-North Lake?
- Mid-North Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Odessa Campground, Rocky Point. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Mid-North Lake?
- Mid-North Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Oregon's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Mid-North Lake?
- Mid-North Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Odessa Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
81 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS Oregon Water Science Center
USGS-OR81 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- Nutrients, wu, WCA,persulfate,CF
- Chlorophyll a, phytoplankton
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles