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Bay-West-Bay Lake

Bay County, FloridaLimited DataEutrophic

Bay-West-Bay Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bay County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Bay County, Bay-West-Bay Lake ranks #32 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-08-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 60.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)3.3 ftD
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)60Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #32 of 38 lakes in Bay County

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Bay-West-Bay Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-08-15

Monitoring stations: 1

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