Lake Virginia
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Virginia. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
Lake Virginia in Orange County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L.
Lake Virginia is a mesotrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Virginia ranks #179 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Virginia is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Virginia 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.
Water quality measurements for Lake Virginia
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Lake Virginia, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 5.4 ft. Phosphorus 15 µg/L. TSI 48.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 5.4ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 15µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 48 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake Virginia typically sits around 69°F at the surface in February. Usually warmest in Apr (about 80°F) and coldest in Feb (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (69°F) to its warmest (80°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 10 field readings (2022–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Virginia water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Dinky Dock ParkPublic
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 Virginia
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Improving5 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+2.15 µg/L/yr5 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lake Virginia under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Winter Park, City OfWinter Park · 0.4 mi away · NPDES FLS266850Major
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Virginia
Where is Lake Virginia?
- Lake Virginia is a lake in Orange 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 Virginia?
- Lake Virginia in Orange County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L.
Is Lake Virginia safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Virginia?
- Lake Virginia typically sits around 69°F at the surface in February, from 10 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Virginia?
- Lake Virginia has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Dinky Dock Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Virginia?
- Lake Virginia 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.
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Where this data comes from
133 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples113 samples · 2020–2025
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples20 samples · 2022–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory