Pond
Pond in Del Norte County, California has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 59.2 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Pond →
Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Del Norte County, California. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 5 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 59.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 59.2 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Pond
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Recreation & Access
- Old Townsite Boat Ramp (Klamath Townsite)Public
- Angler's Cove CampgroundPublic
- Kamp KlamathSemi-private
- Klamath Glen ResortSemi-private
- Riverside RV RarkSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Pond
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Del Norte County
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Frequently asked questions about Pond
Where is Pond?
- Pond is a lake in Del Norte County, California. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pond?
- Pond in Del Norte County, California has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 59.2 µg/L.
Is Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Pond has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Pond?
- Pond has 5 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Old Townsite Boat Ramp (Klamath Townsite), Angler's Cove Campground, Kamp Klamath, Klamath Glen Resort, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
171 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- Resighini Rancheria, California (Tribal)
RREPA_WQX171 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- 4500 P F ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry Automated Ascorbic Acid Method
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory