Eustis Se Sh Lake
Eustis Se Sh Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 96.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- 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 Eustis Se Sh Lake →
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Eustis Se Sh Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Eustis Se Sh Lake ranks #124 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-10-24. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
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.
Based on E. coli testing, Eustis Se Sh Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 7 samples across 3 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 96.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 96.4 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 Eustis Se Sh Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Eustis Se Sh Lake in Lake County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Eustis Se Sh Lake are listed below.
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Fishing Eustis Se Sh Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +4.251 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +13.04 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Eustis Se Sh 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 FL2831A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.16 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #124 of 128 lakes in Lake County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Eustis Se Sh 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Eustis Se Sh Lake
Where is Eustis Se Sh Lake?
- Eustis Se Sh Lake is a lake in Lake County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Eustis Se Sh Lake?
- Eustis Se Sh Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 96.4 µg/L.
Is Eustis Se Sh Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Eustis Se Sh Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 7 samples across 3 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Eustis Se Sh Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
14 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples14 samples · 2022–2023
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database