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3 lakes in Idaho

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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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-IDAHO-C-0051- Lake Pend Oreille - Sandpoint (50811181326).jpg Water A

Lake Pend Oreille

Idaho · 94,600 acres
1,150 ft deep · 30 ft clarity
7.4
Managed 111 mi shore Natural
$1,060,000 median est. +12.3%
BLM Winter Bucket List -6- Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, for the Annual Eagle Count (15933242690).jpg Water A

Lake Coeur d'Alene

Idaho · 31,000 acres
220 ft deep · 25 ft clarity
7.2
Stable 109 mi shore Natural
$1,085,000 median est. -2.4%
Aerial view of Priest Lake Idaho.jpg Water A

Priest Lake

Idaho · 23,360 acres
369 ft deep · 35 ft clarity
7.1
Natural 80 mi shore Natural
$1,095,000 median est. +1.9%

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