Rainy River District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
West Jackfish Lake
West Jackfish Lake in Rainy River District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 17.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
West Jackfish Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Rainy River District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 79 other monitored lakes in Rainy River District County, West Jackfish Lake ranks #67 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2023-05-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 17.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 17.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing West Jackfish Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #67 of 80 lakes in Rainy River District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
West Jackfish Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABurditt LakeKenora District · 8.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABurditt LakeRainy River District · 5.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALoonhaunt LakeKenora District · 8.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALoonhaunt LakeKenora District · 8.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BLittle Kishkutena LakeRainy River District · 7.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for West Jackfish Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2023-05-16
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