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West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake

C
Grade C — Fair
Fair · #6 of 36 lakes in the county · 2.1 ft clear · Eutrophic
Eutrophic

West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake in Lake County, California has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.6 µg/L.

Clarity
2.1 ft
Type
Eutrophic

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West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, California. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Compared to the 35 other monitored lakes in Lake County, West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake ranks #6 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-04-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Grade only

Moderate

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.

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

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Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)

Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 8.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.1 ftNot graded
PhosphorusNo recent samples
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)8.6 µg/LFair
Trophic State Index (TSI)59Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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County Ranking

Ranked #6 of 36 lakes in Lake County

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Frequently asked questions about West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake

Where is West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake?

West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake is a lake in Lake County, California. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.

What is the water quality grade for West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake?

West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake in Lake County, California has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.6 µg/L.

Is West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. West Corner of Big Valley Rancheria Marina Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 8.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

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Where this data comes from

95 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.

Collected and reported by

  • Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, California (Tribal)CA_BVR95 samples · 2020–2026

Analytical methods

  • Chlorophyll a
Monitoring station identifiers (1)

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.