Gulf County Lake Quality
Florida, 5 lakes, measured by Florida DEP
Gulf County has 5 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. 2 of those lakes carry recent nutrient and algae readings. The county-level summary describes that subset, not every water body listed. The county-wide picture is low-to-moderate phosphorus with clear summer transparency across most monitored lakes.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the readings sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest measured lake is Dead Lakes West Arm.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Dead Lakes West Arm — or check the official Florida fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Gulf County
5 lakes · 2 ranked on readings, 3 without enough sampling2 lakes ranked on readings · 3 without enough sampling, hidden
| # | Lake | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae | Trophic | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dead Lakes West ArmGulf | 3.9 ft | 16 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public |
| 2 | Dead LakeGulf | 3 ft | 25.5 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public |
| Lake Wimico MiddleGulf | 4.1 ft | 24 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded | |
| Iola LakeGulf | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public | |
| Lands LakeGulf | 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.
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