Little Lake Jackson
Little Lake Jackson in Highlands County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.2 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Little Lake Jackson is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Highlands County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 72 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Little Lake Jackson ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-11-14. 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)
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 23 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Little Lake Jackson typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 88°F) and coldest in Feb (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 41 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Lake Jackson water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.63 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.2 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Little Lake Jackson 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 FL1860G · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 73 lakes in Highlands County
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Frequently asked questions about Little Lake Jackson
Where is Little Lake Jackson?
- Little Lake Jackson is a lake in Highlands County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Little Lake Jackson?
- Little Lake Jackson in Highlands County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L.
Is Little Lake Jackson safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Little Lake Jackson has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Little Lake Jackson?
- Little Lake Jackson typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 41 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
83 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples32 samples · 2020–2024
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples30 samples · 2020–2022
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples21 samples · 2023–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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