Lake Annie
Lake Annie in Highlands County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 71°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Annie is a mesotrophic lake in Highlands County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 72 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Lake Annie ranks #47 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-08-20. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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)
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake Annie typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 71°F. Usually warmest in Sep (about 73°F) and coldest in Feb (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 166 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Annie water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Annie
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.635 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.6 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Annie 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 FL1938H · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #47 of 73 lakes in Highlands County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Annie
Where is Lake Annie?
- Lake Annie is a lake in Highlands County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Annie?
- Lake Annie in Highlands County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L.
Is Lake Annie safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Annie has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Annie?
- Lake Annie typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August, from 166 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
52 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples50 samples · 2020–2024
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples2 samples · 2022
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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