Lake Rochelle
Lake Rochelle in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 51 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Rochelle is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 176 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lake Rochelle ranks #119 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-31. 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 51 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 51 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Lake Rochelle Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Rochelle
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.11 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.47 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Rochelle is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1488B · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #119 of 177 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Rochelle
Where is Lake Rochelle?
- Lake Rochelle is a lake in Polk County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Rochelle?
- Lake Rochelle in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 51 µg/L.
Is Lake Rochelle safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Rochelle has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Rochelle?
- Lake Rochelle has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Rochelle Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples18 samples · 2023–2025
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory