Jungle Lake@Wfp
Jungle Lake@Wfp in Pinellas County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 280 µg/L.
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Jungle Lake@Wfp is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. 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 33 other monitored lakes in Pinellas County, Jungle Lake@Wfp ranks #31 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-12-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria D
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.
Based on E. coli testing, Jungle Lake@Wfp frequently exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 11.4% of 35 samples across 6 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.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 280 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 85.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 280 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 85 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Jungle Lake@Wfp
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Jungle Lake@Wfp in Pinellas County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Jungle Lake@Wfp are listed below.
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Water Temperature
Jungle Lake@Wfp typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 87°F) and coldest in Dec (about 68°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 35 field readings (2019–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Jungle Lake@Wfp water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Madeira Beach Municipal MarinaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Jungle Lake@Wfp
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.1 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +18.85 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Jungle Lake@Wfp 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 FL1694C · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.4 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #31 of 34 lakes in Pinellas County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Jungle Lake@Wfp holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Jungle Lake@Wfp
Where is Jungle Lake@Wfp?
- Jungle Lake@Wfp is a lake in Pinellas County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Jungle Lake@Wfp?
- Jungle Lake@Wfp in Pinellas County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 280 µg/L.
Is Jungle Lake@Wfp safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Jungle Lake@Wfp frequently exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 11.4% of 35 samples across 6 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of D — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Jungle Lake@Wfp has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Jungle Lake@Wfp?
- Jungle Lake@Wfp typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 35 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2019–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Jungle Lake@Wfp?
- Jungle Lake@Wfp has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Madeira Beach Municipal Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
31 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples31 samples · 2020–2024
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