Lakedias
Volusia County, FloridaView mapDirections
Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Lakedias. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Mercury
- Public access
- Limited data
Lakedias in Volusia County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 31 µg/L.
Lakedias is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Volusia County, Florida. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Volusia County, Lakedias ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2022-10-17. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lakedias is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
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. Lakedias is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lakedias 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 Lakedias
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Lakedias, 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 3.9 ft. Phosphorus 31 µg/L. TSI 56.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 3.9ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 31µg/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. | 56 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lakedias typically sits around 78°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (61°F) to its warmest (87°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 30 field readings (2021–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lakedias water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Candace R. Strawn Lake Dias Park and Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Lakedias
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Improving5 years
Phosphorus
Stable+0.08 µg/L/yr5 years
EPA Impairment Status
Lakedias is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2667A · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lakedias
Where is Lakedias?
- Lakedias is a lake in Volusia County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lakedias?
- Lakedias in Volusia County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 31 µg/L.
Is Lakedias safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lakedias is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lakedias?
- Lakedias typically sits around 78°F at the surface in October, from 30 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2021–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lakedias?
- Lakedias has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Candace R. Strawn Lake Dias Park and Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lakedias?
- Lakedias 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
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples20 samples · 2021–2022
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory