Lake Talquin West
Lake Talquin West in Gadsden County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 65 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Talquin West →
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Lake Talquin West is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Gadsden County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Gadsden County, Lake Talquin West ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-12-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
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.
Based on E. coli testing, Lake Talquin West never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 23 samples across 7 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 65 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 65 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Talquin West
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Water Temperature
Lake Talquin West typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 87°F) and coldest in Feb (about 57°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 69 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Talquin West water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Talquin West
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.04 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.4 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Talquin West is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1297X · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Gadsden County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Talquin West holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Talquin West
Where is Lake Talquin West?
- Lake Talquin West is a lake in Gadsden 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 Talquin West?
- Lake Talquin West in Gadsden County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 65 µg/L.
Is Lake Talquin West safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lake Talquin West never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 23 samples across 7 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Lake Talquin West has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Talquin West?
- Lake Talquin West typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 69 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples34 samples · 2020–2024
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