Kenora District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Winnipeg River Lake
Winnipeg River Lake in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 22.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.9 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Winnipeg River Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Winnipeg River Lake ranks #292 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-10-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 22.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 22.3 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #292 of 342 lakes in Kenora District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Winnipeg River Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BCulloden LakeKenora District · 5.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BCorner LakeKenora District · 3.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BMuriel LakeKenora District · 6.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Winnipeg River 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: 2025-10-23
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