Osage Co State Fishing Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Osage County, Kansas. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Osage County, Osage Co State Fishing Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-08-02. 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 6.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.2 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 6 lakes in Osage County
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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: 2017-08-02
Monitoring stations: 1