Sodus Bay Lake
Wayne County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Sodus Bay Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Wayne County, NY. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Wayne County, Sodus Bay Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 9.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.1 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Wayne County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Sodus Bay Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Wayne County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Sodus Bay Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY0302-0020 · Official waterbody report
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-27
Monitoring stations: 1