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Lake Apopka

Lake County, FloridaLimited DataEutrophic

Lake Apopka is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 316 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Lake Apopka ranks #239 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-06-03. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 72 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
Phosphorus72 µg/LD
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)66Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #239 of 317 lakes in Lake County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Lake Apopka holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

Nearby Lakes in Lake County

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
161 sq mi
Surface area
30,471 acres
Mean depth (est.)
35.4 ft
Shoreline
35 mi
Elevation
56 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: 2025-06-03

Monitoring stations: 1

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