Cherrylk Lake
Cherrylk Lake in Madison County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 7.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Cherrylk Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Madison County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Madison County, Cherrylk Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-10-30. 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 19 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Cherrylk Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Jan (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 77 field readings (2017–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Cherrylk Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Cherrylk 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
Cherrylk 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 · Matched by proximity (0.23 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 5 lakes in Madison County
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Frequently asked questions about Cherrylk Lake
Where is Cherrylk Lake?
- Cherrylk 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 Cherrylk Lake?
- Cherrylk Lake in Madison County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L.
Is Cherrylk Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Cherrylk Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Cherrylk Lake?
- Cherrylk Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 77 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2017–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
44 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples43 samples · 2020–2024
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples1 sample · 2022
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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