Lake Anoka
Lake Anoka in Highlands County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 10.7 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Anoka is a cold, clear oligotrophic 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. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 72 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Lake Anoka ranks #49 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-08-19. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Lake Anoka typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 86°F) and coldest in Feb (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 44 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Anoka water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Lake Lelia (Gator Lake) Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Anoka
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.055 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.95 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Anoka is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1813L · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.75 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #49 of 73 lakes in Highlands County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Anoka
Where is Lake Anoka?
- Lake Anoka 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 Anoka?
- Lake Anoka in Highlands County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L.
Is Lake Anoka safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Anoka has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Anoka?
- Lake Anoka typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 44 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Anoka?
- Lake Anoka has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Lelia (Gator Lake) Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
32 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 samples32 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