Green Lk W Sh Lake
Lake County, FloridaView mapDirections
This is the name Florida DEP records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Green Lk W Sh Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Public access
- Limited data
Green Lk W Sh Lake in Lake County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 68.3 µg/L.
Green Lk W Sh Lake is a lake in Lake County, Florida. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2020-06-25. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Green Lk W Sh Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
Swimming conditions
No readingBacteria tested: exceedances
Based on E. coli testing, Green Lk W Sh Lake frequently exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 15% of 20 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.
Whether Green Lk W Sh Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Green Lk W Sh Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Green Lk W Sh Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 68.3 µg/L. TSI 74.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 0.7ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 68.3µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 74 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Water Temperature
Green Lk W Sh Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 85°F) and coldest in Jan (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (60°F) to its warmest (85°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 132 field readings (2010–2020) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Green Lk W Sh Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Eustis Lakeshore Drive Public Boat RampPublic
- Lake Eustis MarinaSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Green Lk W Sh Lake
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Worsening3 years
Phosphorus
Improving-3.76 µg/L/yr4 years
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Frequently asked questions about Green Lk W Sh Lake
Where is Green Lk W Sh Lake?
- Green Lk W Sh Lake is in Lake County, Florida. This is the name Florida DEP records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Green Lk W Sh Lake?
- Green Lk W Sh Lake in Lake County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 68.3 µg/L.
Is Green Lk W Sh Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Green Lk W Sh Lake frequently exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 15% of 20 samples across 3 seasons. That is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Green Lk W Sh Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for Florida's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Green Lk W Sh Lake?
- Green Lk W Sh Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in October, from 132 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2020). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Green Lk W Sh Lake?
- Green Lk W Sh Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Eustis Lakeshore Drive Public Boat Ramp, Lake Eustis Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Green Lk W Sh Lake?
- Green Lk W Sh Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples12 samples · 2020
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory