Stratton Pond
Windham County, VermontView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
↑ up from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · pH / acidity
- #4 of 9 in the county
- 22 ft max depth
- Limited data
Stratton Pond in Windham County, Vermont has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 8.2 ft
- Max depth
- ~22 ft est.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 11.1 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 3.3 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Stratton Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Windham County, Vermont with an estimated average depth of about 22 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Windham County, Stratton Pond ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2022-05-19. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Stratton Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Camping1 public campground nearby
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.
The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Stratton Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft. Phosphorus 11.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.3 µg/L. TSI 43. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11.1 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~22 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~14 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 Stratton Pond.
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 Stratton Pond
- Stratton Pond Recreation Area0.6 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 Stratton Pond
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.1 m/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Stratton Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit VT11-16L01 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 9 lakes in Windham County
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Frequently asked questions about Stratton Pond
Where is Stratton Pond?
- Stratton Pond is a lake in Windham County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Stratton Pond?
- Stratton Pond in Windham County, Vermont has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L.
Is Stratton Pond safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Stratton Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Stratton Pond?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Stratton Pond, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 22 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 Stratton Pond?
- Stratton Pond has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Stratton Pond Recreation Area. 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
55 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ55 samples · 2020–2022
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles