Sportsman Lake
Sportsman Lake in Perry County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.7 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Sportsman Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Perry County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-10-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Bogue Homa CreekPublic
- Sportsman LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Sportsman Lake
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Sportsman Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Sportsman Lake Dam, built primarily for recreation; earth-type dam, 24 ft tall.
- Normal storage
- 358 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 665 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.48 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- PERRY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS02174 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Perry County
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Frequently asked questions about Sportsman Lake
Where is Sportsman Lake?
- Sportsman Lake is a lake in Perry County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Sportsman Lake?
- Sportsman Lake in Perry County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.4 µg/L.
Is Sportsman Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Sportsman Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 10.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Sportsman Lake?
- Sportsman Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bogue Homa Creek, Sportsman Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
58 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX58 samples · 2020–2021
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