Lake-Horseshoe
Lake-Horseshoe in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 86 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake-Horseshoe →
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Lake-Horseshoe is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Lake-Horseshoe ranks #123 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-06-09. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 86 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 86 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake-Horseshoe
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake-Horseshoe in Lake County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Lake-Horseshoe are listed below.
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Fishing Lake-Horseshoe
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.018 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.77 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake-Horseshoe 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 FL2837A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.51 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #123 of 128 lakes in Lake County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake-Horseshoe holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Lake County
Frequently asked questions about Lake-Horseshoe
Where is Lake-Horseshoe?
- Lake-Horseshoe is a lake in Lake County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake-Horseshoe?
- Lake-Horseshoe in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 86 µg/L.
Is Lake-Horseshoe safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lake-Horseshoe has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX24 samples · 2021
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