Lake Lorraine
Lake Lorraine in Volusia County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 135 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Lorraine →
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Lake Lorraine is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Volusia County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Volusia County, Lake Lorraine ranks #29 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-05-19. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 135 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 135 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Lorraine
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Water Temperature
Lake Lorraine typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Jan (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 20 field readings (2021–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Lorraine water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Lorraine
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.036 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -6.79 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #29 of 30 lakes in Volusia County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Lorraine
Where is Lake Lorraine?
- Lake Lorraine is a lake in Volusia 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 Lorraine?
- Lake Lorraine in Volusia County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 135 µg/L.
Is Lake Lorraine 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 Lorraine has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Lorraine?
- Lake Lorraine typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 20 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2021–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Planning a trip around Canaveral?
Lake Lorraine is about 29 miles from Canaveral National Seashore. Crowds there swing hard by season, so the month you pick changes both how busy the park is and what lodging costs.
Best time to visit Canaveral →More Florida Lake Rankings
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Where this data comes from
40 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples40 samples · 2021–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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.