Where is Lake Sarasota?

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

Lake Sarasota

Sarasota County, Florida26 acresView map Directions

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

Area

26 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

1.3 mi

Measured length

See the measurements Directions Where to stay

Lake Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Surface area: 26 acres.

Loading map…

Lake Sarasota is a 26-acre lake in Sarasota County, Florida.

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

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Lake Sarasota 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.

Get alerts for Lake Sarasota →

Water quality measurements for Lake Sarasota

These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Lake Sarasota, 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.

Ask about Lake Sarasota

Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.

Lake Details

Surface area

26 acres

Shoreline

1.3 mi

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

Stays via Stay22

Stays near Lake Sarasota

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.

Top-rated places to stay near Lake Sarasota

Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Florida’s top lakes →

Follow Lake Sarasota’s readings

Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.

Or email

Fishing Lake Sarasota

→ Lake Sarasota fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Nearby Lakes in Sarasota County

Lake Sarasota0.1 miView →Sarasota-Sundrop Lake3.3 ft clear · Eutrophic2.6 miView →Sarasota-Moondrop Lake2.8 ft clear · Eutrophic2.7 miView →Sarasota-Heron Lake2.5 ft clear · Eutrophic4.4 miView →Sarasota-Egret Lake4.2 ft clear · Eutrophic4.4 miView →Sarasota-Cormorant Lake2.4 ft clear · Hypereutrophic4.5 miView →

Frequently asked questions about Lake Sarasota

Where is Lake Sarasota?: Lake Sarasota is a lake in Sarasota 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 Sarasota?: Lake Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Surface area: 26 acres.
Is Lake Sarasota safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.