Mesotrophic Lakes in Ohio
1 mesotrophic lakes in Ohio. Moderate nutrients, good water quality.
Most well-managed working lakes register as mesotrophic — the band that balances productivity with clarity. 1 lakes in Ohio sit in the mesotrophic band. About 0% are deep (50+ ft); the rest are shallower basins where watershed management keeps nutrients from pushing the system into eutrophy.
Mesotrophic lakes tend to grade B or C on the LakeGrade rubric — the productive-but-clear band lines up with the middle of the letter grades.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth | TSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Vesuvius | Lawrence | C | 8.2 ft | - | 47 |
All mesotrophic lakes →Minnesota version →Wisconsin version →Illinois version →Michigan version →Iowa version →Pennsylvania version →New York version →Missouri version →Indiana version →North Dakota version →South Dakota version →All Ohio lakes →
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.