George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp
George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp in Putnam County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 90°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Putnam County, Florida. Water quality is graded B 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 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 27 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-05-20. 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp typically sits around 90°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 90°F) and coldest in Jan (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 22 field readings (2011–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- George's Lake Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.017 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.88 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp 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 FL2541 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.98 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 28 lakes in Putnam County
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Frequently asked questions about George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp
Where is George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp?
- George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp is a lake in Putnam County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp?
- George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp in Putnam County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
Is George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp?
- George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp typically sits around 90°F at the surface in August, from 22 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp?
- George'S Lake @ Boat Ramp has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include George's Lake Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
16 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Northeast District
21FLA_WQX16 samples · 2023–2025
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory