Lake-Florence
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake-Florence. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
Lake-Florence in Lake County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L.
Lake-Florence is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Lake-Florence ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-02-08. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake-Florence is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, impaired biota (cause unknown). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake-Florence is safe to swim in today is a call for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake-Florence
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Lake-Florence, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Phosphorus 19 µg/L. TSI 53.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 3.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 19µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 53 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake-Florence typically sits around 86°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°F) and coldest in Feb (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (61°F) to its warmest (87°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 38 field readings (2010–2016) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake-Florence water temperature breakdown →
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Fishing Lake-Florence
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Improving5 years
Phosphorus
Stable-0.25 µg/L/yr5 years
EPA Impairment Status
Lake-Florence is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2865A · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lake-Florence
Where is Lake-Florence?
- Lake-Florence is a lake in Lake County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake-Florence?
- Lake-Florence in Lake County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L.
Is Lake-Florence safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake-Florence is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, impaired biota (cause unknown). Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake-Florence?
- Lake-Florence typically sits around 86°F at the surface in September, from 38 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2016). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Can I fish at Lake-Florence?
- Public access to Lake-Florence is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
345 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
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21FLKWAT_WQX345 samples · 2020–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database