Asherlake
Asherlake in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 44 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Asherlake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 121 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Asherlake ranks #104 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-07-09. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Based on E. coli testing, Asherlake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 8 samples across 2 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 44 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 44 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Asherlake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 89°F) and coldest in Jan (about 57°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 32 field readings (2019–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Asherlake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Asherlake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.221 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.2 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Asherlake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3004A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.83 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #104 of 122 lakes in Seminole County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Asherlake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Asherlake
Where is Asherlake?
- Asherlake is a lake in Seminole County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Asherlake?
- Asherlake in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 44 µg/L.
Is Asherlake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Asherlake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 8 samples across 2 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Asherlake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Asherlake?
- Asherlake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 32 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2019–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
28 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples28 samples · 2020–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database