Spring Lake
Rutland County, VermontView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #15 of 15 in the county
- 42 ft max depth
Spring Lake in Rutland County, Vermont has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 21.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 21.3 ft
- Max depth
- ~42 ft est.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 21.6 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 2.1 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Spring Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Rutland County, Vermont with an estimated average depth of about 42 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Rutland County, Spring Lake ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2025-08-27. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Spring Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water21.3 ft of visibility
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Crystal clear, you can see 21.3 ft down. Phosphorus 21.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.1 µg/L. TSI 40. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 21.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 21.6 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.1 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~42 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~19 ft est. |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Vermont has not published bathymetry for Spring Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Spring Lake
- Minerva Hinchey Shelter1.1 km
- Clarendon Shelter3.1 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Spring Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.33 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.87 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.58 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 15 lakes in Rutland County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Spring Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Rutland County
Frequently asked questions about Spring Lake
Where is Spring Lake?
- Spring Lake is a lake in Rutland County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Spring Lake?
- Spring Lake in Rutland County, Vermont has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 21.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L.
Is Spring Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Spring Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Spring Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 42 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
Are there campgrounds on Spring Lake?
- Spring Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Minerva Hinchey Shelter, Clarendon Shelter. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
115 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2022–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ115 samples · 2022–2025
Analytical methods
- EPA approved Alternate Test Procedure for 4500 P H. Has a 28 day hold without acid preservation.
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles