West Caroga Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Fulton County, New York. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Rainbow Trout and Splake. Public access is available. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Fulton County, West Caroga Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 12.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12.9 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing West Caroga Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +2.65 m/yr | 2 |
Location
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Ranked #6 of 7 lakes in Fulton County
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Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-06
Monitoring stations: 1