Wesc Lake
Troup County, GeorgiaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 4 in the county
- Public access
Wesc Lake in Troup County, Georgia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 12 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 10.7 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Wesc Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Troup County, Georgia. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 14 public boat landings. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Troup County, Wesc Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Georgia EPD, last sampled 2024-10-30. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Wesc Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch14 documented ramps
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)
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft. Phosphorus 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 10.7 µg/L. TSI 48. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
- Dewberry ParkPublic
- Rocky Point Recreation AreaPublic
- Veasey Creek ParkPublic
- Amity CampgroundPublic
- Dewberry AccessPublic
- Earl Cook AccessPublic
Showing 6 of 14 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Wesc Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.017 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.17 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.71 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Troup County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Wesc Lake holds Grade C. 2 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 Troup County
Frequently asked questions about Wesc Lake
Where is Wesc Lake?
- Wesc Lake is a lake in Troup County, Georgia. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Wesc Lake?
- Wesc Lake in Troup County, Georgia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.7 µg/L.
Is Wesc Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Wesc Lake?
- Wesc Lake has 14 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Dewberry Park, Rocky Point Recreation Area, Veasey Creek Park, Amity Campground, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
346 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2012–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- ALABAMA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY DATA
21AWIC346 samples · 2012–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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