Timiskaming District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
South Bear Lake
South Bear Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 5.2 µg/L.
- Type
- Oligotrophic
South Bear Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Timiskaming District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2007. Compared to the 87 other monitored lakes in Timiskaming District County, South Bear Lake ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2007-05-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch South Bear Lake water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 5.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 28.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 5.2 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 28 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Where to stay near South Bear Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near South Bear Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario — 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 South Bear Lake
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 trip to South Bear Lake?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near South Bear Lake — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Fishing South Bear Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 88 lakes in Timiskaming District
Nearby Lakes in Timiskaming District
Explore South Bear Lake across LakeGrade
More Ontario Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Ontario
Oligotrophic Lakes in Ontario
More records, surveys & data sources
Where this data comes from
Measurements for South Bear Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2007-05-23
Monitoring stations: