Red House Lake
Cattaraugus County, New York109 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from NY DEC for this lake.
- Impaired · Oxygen depletion (low DO)
- 21 ft max depth
Red House Lake in Cattaraugus County, New York has water-quality measurements published by NY DEC, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 21.3 ft. Surface area: 109 acres.
Red House Lake is a 109-acre lake in Cattaraugus County, New York with a maximum depth of 21 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NYSDEC. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Red House Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for oxygen depletion (low DO), pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Red House Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Red House Lake
These are the measurements NY DEC publishes for Red House 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. TSI undefined.
Ask about Red House Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Lake Details
Max depth
21.3 ft
Surface area
109 acres
Shoreline
2.1 mi
Stays via Stay22
Stays near Red House Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Red House Lake in Cattaraugus County, New York — 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 Red House Lake
Prices for Oct 16–18, 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.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at New York’s top lakes →
Follow Red House Lake’s readings
Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.
Or email
Fishing Red House Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Red House 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: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY0201-0033 · Official waterbody report
Nearby Lakes in Cattaraugus County
Frequently asked questions about Red House Lake
Where is Red House Lake?
- Red House Lake is a lake in Cattaraugus County, New York. Its water-quality measurements are published by NY DEC and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Red House Lake?
- Red House Lake in Cattaraugus County, New York has water-quality measurements published by NY DEC, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 21.3 ft. Surface area: 109 acres.
Is Red House Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Red House Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for oxygen depletion (low DO), pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Red House Lake?
- Red House Lake has a maximum depth of 21.3 feet. The lake covers 109 acres.
Explore Red House Lake across LakeQuality
More lakes in New York
Other Lakes in New York
Where this data comes from
Measurements for Red House Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database