Lake-Grasshopper
Lake-Grasshopper in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake-Grasshopper is a mesotrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Lake-Grasshopper ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-28. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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)
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 9 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake-Grasshopper typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 86°F) and coldest in Feb (about 65°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 21 field readings (2010–2018) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake-Grasshopper water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Lake Public Boat RampPublic
- Ocala National Forest - Crooked Lake AccessPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake-Grasshopper
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.1 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.1 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake-Grasshopper is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2916B · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.38 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 128 lakes in Lake County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake-Grasshopper
Where is Lake-Grasshopper?
- Lake-Grasshopper 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-Grasshopper?
- Lake-Grasshopper in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L.
Is Lake-Grasshopper safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake-Grasshopper has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake-Grasshopper?
- Lake-Grasshopper typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 21 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2018). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lake-Grasshopper?
- Lake-Grasshopper has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Lake Public Boat Ramp, Ocala National Forest - Crooked Lake Access. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
199 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX199 samples · 2020–2025
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory