Lake Baldwin
Lake Baldwin in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 9 ft
- Typical in September
- 84°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Baldwin is a mesotrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Baldwin ranks #125 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-19. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Phosphorus level: 11 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake Baldwin typically sits around 84°F at the surface in September. Usually warmest in Sep (about 84°F) and coldest in Feb (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 13 field readings (2012–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Baldwin water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Fleet Peeples Park Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Baldwin
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.255 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.95 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Baldwin is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3023A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.6 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #125 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Baldwin
Where is Lake Baldwin?
- Lake Baldwin is a lake in Orange 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 Baldwin?
- Lake Baldwin in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L.
Is Lake Baldwin safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Baldwin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Baldwin?
- Lake Baldwin typically sits around 84°F at the surface in September, from 13 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2012–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Baldwin?
- Lake Baldwin has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Fleet Peeples Park Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
170 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples114 samples · 2020–2025
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples36 samples · 2020–2025
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples20 samples · 2023
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
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