What is the water quality grade for Highlands-Huntley Lake?

Highlands-Huntley Lake in Highlands County, Florida received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L.

Is Highlands-Huntley Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Highlands-Huntley Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Highlands-Huntley Lake

Highlands County, FloridaMesotrophic

Highlands-Huntley Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Highlands County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 149 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Highlands-Huntley Lake ranks #33 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-05-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	8.3 ft	B
Phosphorus	15 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	45	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #33 of 150 lakes in Highlands County

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Highlands-Huntley Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

39 sq mi

Surface area

603 acres

Mean depth (est.)

12.1 ft

Shoreline

4.8 mi

Elevation

82 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-05-16

Monitoring stations: 3

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