Table Rock Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Stone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Stone County, Table Rock Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.3 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Table Rock Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.475 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.75 µg/L/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.85 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Recreation & Access
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 16 lakes in Stone County
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Table Rock Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
13 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Table Rock Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 7 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Cow Creek Camp WwtfBlue Eye · 0.3 mi away · NPDES MO0097951Recent violation
- Rosebud Point Subdivision WwtpLampe · 0.9 mi away · NPDES MO0132268Recent violation
- Hidden Shores Subdivision WwtfReeds Spring · 1.9 mi away · NPDES MO0112437Recent violation
- Ocwc Pinnacle ShoresKimberling City · 2.4 mi away · NPDES MO0133825Recent violation
- Cedar Springs Mhp WwtpBlue Eye · 2.9 mi away · NPDES MO0116602Recent violation
- Morningside Church WwtfBlue Eye · 3.2 mi away · NPDES MO0132594Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2024-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1