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Putnam County Lake Quality

Florida, 122 lakes, measured by Florida DEP

Putnam County has 122 monitored lakes, enough that within-county variation matters as much as the county average. Some are deep glacial basins, others are shallow agricultural-watershed waters, and the measurements reflect that mix. 26 of those lakes carry recent nutrient and algae readings. The county-level summary describes that subset, not every water body listed. Most monitored lakes in Putnam County carry favourable nutrient and algae readings for Florida.

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 Putnam-Suggs Lake.

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All Lakes in Putnam County

122 lakes · 26 ranked on readings, 96 without enough sampling26 lakes ranked on readings · 96 without enough sampling, hidden

Include not-rated lakes (96)

#	Lake	Clarity	Phosphorus	Algae	Trophic	Max Depth	Access
1	Putnam-Suggs LakePutnam	2 ft	35 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
2	Putnam-Barco LakePutnam	17 ft	8 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
3	Putnam-Blue LakePutnam	7.5 ft	14 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
4	Putnam-Rowan LakePutnam	2.5 ft	21 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
5	Putnam-Anderson Cue LakePutnam	10 ft	9 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
6	Putnam-Broward LakePutnam	11 ft	12 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
7	Putnam-Mccloud LakePutnam	7 ft	14.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
8	Putnam-Enslow LakePutnam	6.8 ft	11 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
9	Putnam-Fanny LakePutnam	11.5 ft	8 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
10	Putnam-Star LakePutnam	4.3 ft	24 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
11	Alachua-Moss LakePutnam	3.9 ft	19.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
12	Chrchlk LakePutnam	7.4 ft	12 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
13	Putnam-Cowpen LakePutnam	6.3 ft	13 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
14	Lkrowan LakePutnam	2.3 ft	25 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
15	Browsout LakePutnam	7.7 ft	12.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
16	Slvlkctr LakePutnam	1.3 ft	36 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
17	Brownor LakePutnam	7.4 ft	9.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
18	Putnam-Annie LakePutnam	11.3 ft	10.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
19	George'S Lake @ Boat RampPutnam	2.5 ft	26 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
20	Putnam-Riley LakePutnam	4.3 ft	22.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
21	Putnam-Ross LakePutnam	2 ft	69 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
22	Creslm LakePutnam	2 ft	71.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
23	RosslakePutnam	1.3 ft	100 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
24	Lksuggs LakePutnam	1.6 ft	140 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
25	Putnam-Goose LakePutnam	2 ft	100 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
26	Goosecent LakePutnam	1.6 ft	240 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Hardesty Lake CenterPutnam	2.3 ft	53 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Gillis Pond CenterPutnam	5.2 ft	16 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	ClrlakecenPutnam	5.2 ft	3 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Cresent LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake Winnott East LobePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake Winnott Off Shore LnPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake Winnott West ShorePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Geoctref LakePutnam	4.6 ft	19 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Rod Res Dam East LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
	Omglk LakePutnam	4.9 ft	19 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	LakePutnam	9.8 ft	7 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	LakePutnam	4.9 ft	8 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Darkwater LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake StellaPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
	Lkida LakePutnam	3.6 ft	14.5 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
	Clrlkptn LakePutnam	2.6 ft	41 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
	Lkros LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Strlk LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Putnam-Rosa LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake BrowardPutnam	7.3 ft	14 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Georges LakePutnam	No recent samples	26 µg/L	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Crescent Lake South of Bear IslandPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Pace LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake IssuePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake SusanPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Redwater LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Green PondPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Bream LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Fowlers PrairiePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lak-a-wana LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	McMeekin LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Little McMeekin LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Cowpen LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Fowlers LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	South Bull PondPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Long LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake GoodsonPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake MelrosePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake SerenaPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Swan LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Halfmoon LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Long SwampPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Mud LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Silver LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Newton LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Wall LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Brantley LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Brantley LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Brantley LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Clubhouse LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Blocker LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Boyds LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake GrandinPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
	Junior LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Jewel LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Mirror LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake ChipcoPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Mariner LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Grassy LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Trotting PondPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Cue LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Mason LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake Green SillsPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake LoyalPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake LucyPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Ladys-Slipper LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake GalileePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Clear LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	West LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Morris LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake KeukaPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake LagondaPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	20 ft	Not recorded
	Hasenjaeger LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Twin LakesPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Twin LakesPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Up and Down LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Boll Green LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	✓ Public
	Lake VirginiaPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Hewitt LakesPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Hewitt LakesPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Higginbotham LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Skinner LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Bull PondPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	McCarthy LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Hankley LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Picnic LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Little Lake GeorgePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Saratoga LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Crane PondsPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Como LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Como LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Trowel LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Lake LilliePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Margaret LakePutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Dream PondPutnam	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	No recent samples	Not recorded
	Silver PondPutnam	No recent samples	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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