Lake Proctor
Lake Proctor in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Typical in September
- 83°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Proctor is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 121 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Lake Proctor ranks #84 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-06-11. 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 19 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Proctor
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Water Temperature
Lake Proctor typically sits around 83°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 83°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 83°F) and coldest in Dec (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 17 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Proctor water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.272 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +345 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Proctor 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 FL2964A4 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #84 of 122 lakes in Seminole County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Proctor
Where is Lake Proctor?
- Lake Proctor is a lake in Seminole 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 Proctor?
- Lake Proctor in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L.
Is Lake Proctor safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Proctor has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Proctor?
- Lake Proctor typically sits around 83°F at the surface in September, from 17 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Lake Proctor is about 21 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.
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Where this data comes from
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples20 samples · 2021–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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