Lake-Erie
Lake-Erie in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 82°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake-Erie is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Lake-Erie ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2020-11-15. 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)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake-Erie typically sits around 82°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 82°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 82°F) and coldest in Dec (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 75 field readings (2014–2014) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake-Erie water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +6.89 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 128 lakes in Lake County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake-Erie
Where is Lake-Erie?
- Lake-Erie is a lake in Lake 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-Erie?
- Lake-Erie in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L.
Is Lake-Erie safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake-Erie has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake-Erie?
- Lake-Erie typically sits around 82°F at the surface in August, from 75 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2014–2014). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
42 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX42 samples · 2020
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.