Fox Lake
Fox Lake in Brevard County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 70 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°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 Fox Lake →
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Fox Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Brevard County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Brevard County, Fox Lake ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-06-30. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 70 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 70 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Fox Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Fox Lake in Brevard 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 Fox Lake are listed below.
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Water Temperature
Fox Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in Feb (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 18 field readings (2011–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Fox Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Fox Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | 0 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.3 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Fox Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3008A · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 11 lakes in Brevard County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Fox 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.
Nearby Lakes in Brevard County
Frequently asked questions about Fox Lake
Where is Fox Lake?
- Fox Lake is a lake in Brevard County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Fox Lake?
- Fox Lake in Brevard County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 70 µg/L.
Is Fox 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. Fox Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Fox Lake?
- Fox Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 18 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Fox Lake is about 15 miles from Canaveral National Seashore. Crowds there swing hard by season, so the month you pick changes both how busy the park is and what lodging costs.
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Where this data comes from
26 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples26 samples · 2021–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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