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Lake Kissimmee

Osceola County, FloridaHypereutrophic

Lake Kissimmee is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Osceola County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 93 other monitored lakes in Osceola County, Lake Kissimmee ranks #82 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-05-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 68 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)1 ftF
Phosphorus68 µg/LD
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)71Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #82 of 94 lakes in Osceola County

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
1,554 sq mi
Surface area
29,929 acres
Mean depth (est.)
24.3 ft
Shoreline
69.3 mi
Elevation
43 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-05-21

Monitoring stations: 1

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