Cherry Lake
Cherry Lake in Madison County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.6 ft
- Typical in July
- 90°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Cherry Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Madison County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Madison County, Cherry Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-07-17. 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 5.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Cherry Lake typically sits around 90°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 89°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 90°F) and coldest in Mar (about 68°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 22 field readings (2016–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Cherry Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
Fishing Cherry Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.107 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.63 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Cherry Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3322A · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 5 lakes in Madison County
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Lake
Where is Cherry Lake?
- Cherry Lake is a lake in Madison County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Cherry Lake?
- Cherry Lake in Madison County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L.
Is Cherry Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Cherry Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Cherry Lake?
- Cherry Lake typically sits around 90°F at the surface in July, from 22 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Cherry Lake?
- Cherry Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
16 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2024–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples16 samples · 2024–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory