Lake Wade
Lake Wade in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 85.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Wade →
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Lake Wade is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Wade ranks #293 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-19. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria D
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 Wade frequently exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 12.5% of 24 samples across 6 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)
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 85.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 85.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Wade
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Wade in Orange 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. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Lake Wade are listed below.
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Water Temperature
Lake Wade typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 86°F) and coldest in Feb (about 68°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 108 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Wade water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Wade
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.02 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.8 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Wade 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 FL3168W3 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #293 of 320 lakes in Orange County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Wade holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Orange County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wade
Where is Lake Wade?
- Lake Wade is a lake in Orange 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 Wade?
- Lake Wade in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 85.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Wade safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lake Wade frequently exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 12.5% of 24 samples across 6 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of D — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Lake Wade 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 Wade?
- Lake Wade typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 108 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
39 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples39 samples · 2020–2025
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