Nowlans Lake
Digby, Nova Scotia28 haView mapDirections
No A–F letter for this lake. The letter is scored against EPA reference conditions for a lake’s ecoregion, and those stop at the US border. Here is what has been measured.
- 26 ft max depth
- Limited data
Nowlans Lake in Digby, Nova Scotia has water-quality measurements published by NSECC and no A–F letter. The letter's EPA reference conditions stop at the US border. Water clarity: 0.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 497 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 58 µg/L. Maximum depth: 26.2 ft. Surface area: 70.2 acres.
- Clarity
- 0.9 m
- Max depth
- 8 m
- Area
- 28 ha
Stays via Stay22
Stays near Nowlans Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Nowlans Lake in Digby, Nova Scotia — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Nowlans Lake
Prices for Sep 11–13, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Follow Nowlans Lake’s readings
Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.
Or email
Why Nowlans Lake has no A–F letter
The LakeQuality letter is scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment reference conditions for a lake’s ecoregion, and those stop at the US border. There is no reference condition for Nova Scotia, so the scale cannot be applied to Nowlans Lake at any level of sampling. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
This is not a gap in the monitoring record. NSECC publishes these measurements directly, and everything below that has been measured is reported on this page as NSECC reports it.
Monitoring: Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. Read the full grading methodology.
Nowlans Lake is a 70-acre lake in Digby County, Nova Scotia with a maximum depth of 26 feet (11-foot average).
Source: Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2018-08-30. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Nowlans Lake
These are the measurements NSECC publishes for Nowlans Lake. No A–F letter applies here: see why.
Very murky, less than 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 497 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 58 µg/L. TSI 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.85 m | Measured, not scored |
| Phosphorus | 497 µg/L | Measured, not scored |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 58 µg/L | Measured, not scored |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 8 m |
| Average Depth | 3.3 m |
| Surface Area | 28 ha |
Fishing Nowlans Lake
Nearby Lakes in Digby
Frequently asked questions about Nowlans Lake
Where is Nowlans Lake?
- Nowlans Lake is a lake in Digby, Nova Scotia. Its water-quality measurements are published by NSECC, and it carries no A–F letter, because no reference condition exists for lakes in this region, so the assessment thresholds behind the A–F scale cannot be applied here.
What is the water quality grade for Nowlans Lake?
- Nowlans Lake in Digby, Nova Scotia has water-quality measurements published by NSECC and no A–F letter. The letter's EPA reference conditions stop at the US border. Water clarity: 0.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 497 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 58 µg/L. Maximum depth: 26.2 ft. Surface area: 70.2 acres.
Is Nowlans Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Nowlans Lake?
- Nowlans Lake has a maximum depth of 26.2 feet and an average depth of 10.8 feet. The lake covers 70.2 acres.
Explore Nowlans Lake across LakeQuality
More lakes in Nova Scotia
Other Lakes in Nova Scotia
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Nova Scotia
Where this data comes from
27 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 1983–2018. Retrieved from Nova Scotia open data (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- NS Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
NS Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture7 samples · 2015–2018 - NSDFA
NSDFA2 samples · 2008 - Lands and Forests, NSDOE
Lands and Forests, NSDOE1 sample · 1983
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
969
Canadian lakes are published with the measurements their provincial programme reports, and without a LakeQuality A–F letter. The letter is scored against EPA reference conditions for a lake’s ecoregion, and the EPA does not survey these lakes. See how grades are calculated and data sources.