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3 lakes in New York

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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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Atwater estates by Plutor.jpg Water A

Seneca Lake

New York · 43,343 acres
618 ft deep · 25 ft clarity
7.4
Natural 75 mi shore Natural
$1,220,000 median est. +4.1%
163 Tap Room, Lake George, New York (winter).jpg Water A

Lake George

New York · 28,200 acres
196 ft deep · 30 ft clarity
7.0
Natural 109 mi shore Natural
$855,000 median est. +7.7%
10-Mile-Point-Skaneateles-Lake-New-York-1907.jpg Water A

Skaneateles Lake

New York · 8,700 acres
315 ft deep · 40 ft clarity
6.2
Natural 40 mi shore Natural
$1,030,000 median est. -1.6%

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