Sixmile Lake
Sixmile Lake in Leflore County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 110 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 53.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.2 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Sixmile Lake →
Sixmile Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Leflore County, Sixmile Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
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 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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 110 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 53.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 110 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 53.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Sixmile Lake
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Recreation & Access
- Mcintyre ScattersPublic
- Six Mile LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
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County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Leflore County
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Frequently asked questions about Sixmile Lake
Where is Sixmile Lake?
- Sixmile Lake is a lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Sixmile Lake?
- Sixmile Lake in Leflore County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 110 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 53.9 µg/L.
Is Sixmile Lake safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Sixmile Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 53.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Sixmile Lake?
- Sixmile Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Mcintyre Scatters, Six Mile Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
27 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX27 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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