Lake Cherokee
Lake Cherokee in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 42 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.1 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Lake Cherokee is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Cherokee ranks #153 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-09-24. 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)
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 42 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 42 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Lake Cherokee
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.12 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.99 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Cherokee 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 FL3168Y4 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.48 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #153 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Cherokee
Where is Lake Cherokee?
- Lake Cherokee 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 Cherokee?
- Lake Cherokee in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 42 µg/L.
Is Lake Cherokee safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Cherokee has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
46 measurements from 3 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 samples36 samples · 2020–2025
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples10 samples · 2023–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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