Febin Lake
Febin Lake in Glades County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 153.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1 ft
- Typical in August
- 85°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Febin Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Glades County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 7 public boat landings. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Glades County, Febin Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-08-18. 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 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 153.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 77.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 153.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 77 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Febin Lake
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Water Temperature
Febin Lake typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 85°F) and coldest in Jan (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 102 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Febin Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Bare Beach Boat RampsPublic
- Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Northern Canal Side Boat RampPublic
- Lakeport Boat RampPublic
- Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat RampPublic
- Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Southern Canal Side Boat RampPublic
- Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Lake Side Boat RampPublic
Showing 6 of 7 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Febin Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.019 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +25.97 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 7 lakes in Glades County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Febin 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 Febin Lake
Where is Febin Lake?
- Febin Lake is a lake in Glades County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Febin Lake?
- Febin Lake in Glades County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 153.5 µg/L.
Is Febin 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. Febin Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Febin Lake?
- Febin Lake typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August, from 102 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 Febin Lake?
- Febin Lake has 7 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bare Beach Boat Ramps, Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Northern Canal Side Boat Ramp, Lakeport Boat Ramp, Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat Ramp, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
171 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples171 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.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory