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3 lakes in California

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Water ABCD What do these grades mean?
Water quality grade
Water A
ExcellentClear, low-nutrient water. Typically oligotrophic with high clarity and little seasonal algae.
Water B
GoodHealthy water with moderate clarity. Some seasonal variation, no persistent problems.
Water C
FairProductive water — good fishing, reduced clarity. Algae possible in late summer.
Water D
PoorNutrient-rich or heavily drawn down. Swimmable conditions vary; check before you rely on them.

Computed from measured clarity, trophic state, and drawdown magnitude — not an opinion. See the formula.

Overall score, 1–10
8.0+
ExceptionalStrong on every axis we measure.
7.0–7.9
StrongClearly above average, usually with one standout axis.
6.0–6.9
SolidA good lake with a trade-off worth understanding.
5.0–5.9
MixedReal strengths and real compromises.
Under 5
CompromisedSomething material — volatility, water quality, or access.

Weighted: water 26% · recreation 22% · investment 20% · value 18% · access 14%.

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Water C

Shasta Lake

California · 29,500 acres
517 ft deep · 20 ft clarity
6.8
Volatile 365 mi shore Reservoir
$840,000 median est. +6.5%
Water A

Lake Tahoe

California · 122,200 acres
1,645 ft deep · 70 ft clarity
6.5
Natural 72 mi shore Natural
$1,295,000 median est. -3.3%
Barriers to Hitch.png Water D

Clear Lake

California · 43,800 acres
60 ft deep · 4 ft clarity
5.2
Stable 100 mi shore Natural
$845,000 median est. -3.3%

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