Creslm Lake
Creslm Lake in Putnam County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 71.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Creslm Lake →
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Creslm Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Putnam County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 27 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Creslm Lake ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-02-13. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 71.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 71.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Creslm Lake
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Water Temperature
Creslm Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°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 615 field readings (2011–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Creslm Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Creslm Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.02 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -8.93 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 28 lakes in Putnam County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Creslm Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Putnam County
Frequently asked questions about Creslm Lake
Where is Creslm Lake?
- Creslm Lake is a lake in Putnam County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Creslm Lake?
- Creslm Lake in Putnam County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 71.5 µg/L.
Is Creslm Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Creslm Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Creslm Lake?
- Creslm Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 615 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
458 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- St. Johns River Water Management District
21FLSJWM_WQX458 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.