Glades County Lake Quality
Florida, 8 lakes, measured by Florida DEP
Glades County has 8 monitored lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. 4 of those lakes carry recent nutrient and algae readings. The county-level summary describes that subset, not every water body listed. For Glades County the spread behind the average matters more than the average itself: a few nutrient-rich lakes among many clear ones produce the same figure as the inverse.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow, under 50 feet, which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed. Palmout Lake has the lowest nutrient and algae readings in the county.
Where to stay near Glades County
Top-rated places to stay near Glades County
Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Glades County?
Get lake water-quality updates plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Glades County — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Quick Answers for Glades County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Palmout Lake — or check the official Florida fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Glades County
8 lakes · 4 ranked on readings, 4 without enough sampling4 lakes ranked on readings · 4 without enough sampling, hidden
| # | Lake | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae | Trophic | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmout LakeGlades | 2 ft | 57.5 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded |
| 2 | Febout LakeGlades | 1.3 ft | 56.5 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded |
| 3 | Febin LakeGlades | 1 ft | 153.5 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public |
| 4 | Polesout LakeGlades | 1.6 ft | 62 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public |
| Mboxsou LakeGlades | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded | |
| Lake Okee Rim CanalGlades | No recent samples | 75 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public | |
| Lake HicpocheeGlades | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded | |
| Lake HicpocheeGlades | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded |
NR = no nutrient or algae reading on record. The measurements are published as the authority reports them. Where the data comes from.
Lake Match
Which lake suits how you actually use one?
Six questions — swimming, fishing, quiet, cabins, drive time — and a shortlist of lakes that fit, with the water quality behind each one.
Other Counties in Florida
Browse every Florida lake, or the full directory of lakes across all United States (49 states), Canada (Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador), and 38 other country hubs..
Source: the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. See data sources.