Perch Pond
Rutland County, VermontView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Nuisance exotic species
- #7 of 15 in the county
- Limited data
Perch Pond in Rutland County, Vermont has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 20.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 20.3 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 10 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 2.4 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Perch Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Rutland County, Vermont. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Rutland County, Perch Pond ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2023-08-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Perch Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water20.3 ft of visibility
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Perch Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4C) for nuisance exotic species. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Crystal clear, you can see 20.3 ft down. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.4 µg/L. TSI 37. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 20.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fishing Perch Pond
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.071 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.78 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.24 µg/L/yr | 4 |
EPA Impairment Status
Perch Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4C).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit VT02-02L02_02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.84 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 15 lakes in Rutland County
Nearby Lakes in Rutland County
Frequently asked questions about Perch Pond
Where is Perch Pond?
- Perch Pond is a lake in Rutland County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Perch Pond?
- Perch Pond in Rutland County, Vermont has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 20.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.4 µg/L.
Is Perch Pond safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Perch Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4C) for nuisance exotic species. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
59 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ59 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- EPA approved Alternate Test Procedure for 4500 P H. Has a 28 day hold without acid preservation.
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database