Highlands-Wolf Lake
Highlands County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Highlands-Wolf Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Highlands County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 149 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Highlands-Wolf Lake ranks #149 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-12-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 229.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 80.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 229.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 80 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #149 of 150 lakes in Highlands County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Highlands-Wolf Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CLittle Lake JacksonHighlands County · 3.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CHighlands-Little Jackson LakeHighlands County · 3.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CHuckleberry LakeHighlands County · 2.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DHuckleberry Lake Canal EntranceHighlands County · 2 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DHighlands-Josephine West LakeHighlands County · 1.9 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Lake Size & Watershed
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: 2024-12-17
Monitoring stations: 3
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