Dalhousibr Lake
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Dalhousibr Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Mercury
- Public access
- Limited data
Dalhousibr Lake in Lake County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 51.4 µg/L.
Dalhousibr Lake is a lake in Lake County, Florida. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-04-29. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Dalhousibr Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Dalhousibr Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Dalhousibr Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Dalhousibr Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Dalhousibr Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 51.4 µg/L. TSI 61.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 51.4µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 61 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Dalhousibr Lake typically sits around 77°F at the surface in October. 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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (59°F) to its warmest (88°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 32 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Dalhousibr Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Lake Dalhousie Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Dalhousibr Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Dalhousibr Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2949 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Dalhousibr Lake
Where is Dalhousibr Lake?
- Dalhousibr Lake is a lake in Lake County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Dalhousibr Lake?
- Dalhousibr Lake in Lake County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 51.4 µg/L.
Is Dalhousibr Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Dalhousibr Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Dalhousibr Lake?
- Dalhousibr Lake typically sits around 77°F at the surface in October, from 32 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Dalhousibr Lake?
- Dalhousibr Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Dalhousie Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Dalhousibr Lake?
- Dalhousibr Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples7 samples · 2023–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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