Lgs Lake
Lgs Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Lgs Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Lgs Lake ranks #46 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-06-02. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 21 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lgs Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 86°F) and coldest in Dec (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 149 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lgs Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lgs Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.023 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.65 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lgs Lake 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 FL2829A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.14 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #46 of 128 lakes in Lake County
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Frequently asked questions about Lgs Lake
Where is Lgs Lake?
- Lgs Lake is a lake in Lake County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lgs Lake?
- Lgs Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L.
Is Lgs Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lgs Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lgs Lake?
- Lgs Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 149 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
97 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- St. Johns River Water Management District
21FLSJWM_WQX97 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