Buck Lake
Buck Lake in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Buck Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 121 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Buck Lake ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-06-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 6.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Buck Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 88°F) and coldest in Dec (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 52 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Buck Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.035 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -3.84 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Buck Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4C).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2991B · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 122 lakes in Seminole County
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Frequently asked questions about Buck Lake
Where is Buck Lake?
- Buck Lake is a lake in Seminole County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Buck Lake?
- Buck Lake in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L.
Is Buck Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Buck Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Buck Lake?
- Buck Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 52 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
37 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples37 samples · 2020–2025
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