Deerpoint Lake
Bay County, FloridaMesotrophic
Deerpoint Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Bay County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Bay County, Deerpoint Lake ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-06-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.1 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 38 lakes in Bay County
Nearby Lakes in Bay County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Florida
Brevard County · Clarity: 9.8 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 5 ft
Marion County · Clarity: 7 ft
Hillsborough County · Clarity: 6 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 4 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Florida
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Deerpoint Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Southport WwtpSouthport · 3.4 mi away · NPDES FL0428523Major
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-06-25
Monitoring stations: 1
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