Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe
Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe in Brevard County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Brevard County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Brevard County, Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-11-21. 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Jan (about 57°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 25 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Fox Lake ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe
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 @ Center of West Lobe 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 · Matched by proximity (0.48 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 11 lakes in Brevard County
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe
Where is Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe?
- Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe is a lake in Brevard County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe?
- Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe in Brevard County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
Is Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe?
- Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 25 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 Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe?
- Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Fox Lake Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Fox Lake @ Center of West Lobe 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
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples24 samples · 2023–2024
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory