Lakejem
Lakejem in Lake County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.2 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Trend
- → Stable
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Why Lakejem has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Lakejem, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by FDEP and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Lakejem is a lake in Lake County, Florida. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-07-09. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Lakejem
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 13 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lakejem typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 88°F) and coldest in Feb (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 38 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lakejem water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lakejem
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.018 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.77 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lakejem is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2837A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.01 km)
Graded lakes near Lakejem
Lakejem has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lakejem
Where is Lakejem?
- Lakejem is a lake in Lake County, Florida. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Lakejem?
- Lakejem in Lake County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L.
Is Lakejem safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lakejem is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lakejem?
- Lakejem typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 38 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
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples2 samples · 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