Lake Mary is a lake in Marion County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.

Are there boat ramps on Lake Mary?

Lake Mary has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Mary Primitive Boat Launch. Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at Lake Mary?

Lake Mary has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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.

Lake Mary

Marion County, Florida165 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Florida DEP for this lake.

Area

165 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

2.3 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Mercury
Public access

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Lake Mary in Marion County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Surface area: 165 acres.

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Lake Mary is a 165-acre lake in Marion County, Florida. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What Lake Mary is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Mary is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Lake Mary 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.

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Water quality measurements for Lake Mary

These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Lake Mary, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

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Lake Details

Surface area

165 acres

Shoreline

2.3 mi

Public access

Yes

Listed by Florida DEP

No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Mary, so its depth is not documented here.

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

Lake Mary Primitive Boat LaunchPublic

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

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Fishing Lake Mary

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EPA Impairment Status

Lake Mary is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).

Causes of impairment

Mercury

Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2783G · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Marion County

Lake Catherine1 miView →Grassy Prairie1.5 miView →Trout Lake1.8 miView →Long Lake1.7 miView →Long Pond1.8 miView →Fish Trap Pond2 miView →

Frequently asked questions about Lake Mary

Where is Lake Mary?: Lake Mary is a lake in Marion 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 Mary?: Lake Mary in Marion County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Surface area: 165 acres.
Is Lake Mary safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Mary is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Mary?: Lake Mary has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Mary Primitive Boat Launch. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Mary?: Lake Mary has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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.