Lakhenry Lake
Lakhenry Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in July
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Lakhenry Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 176 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lakhenry Lake ranks #164 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-07-22. 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, Lakhenry Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 9 samples across 2 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 80 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 80 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 Lakhenry Lake
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Water Temperature
Lakhenry Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 38 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lakhenry Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.09 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -13.8 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #164 of 177 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Lakhenry Lake
Where is Lakhenry Lake?
- Lakhenry Lake is a lake in Polk County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lakhenry Lake?
- Lakhenry Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L.
Is Lakhenry Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lakhenry Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 9 samples across 2 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Lakhenry Lake 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 Lakhenry Lake?
- Lakhenry Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in July, from 38 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
20 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 samples20 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.