Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake
Lake County, FloridaView mapDirections
This is the name Florida DEP records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- Public access
- Limited data
Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake in Lake County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 12.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37.2 µg/L.
Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake is a lake in Lake County, Florida. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-12-11. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water12.1 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Based on E. coli testing, Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 27 samples across 6 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.
Whether Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake 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 Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 12.1 ft. Phosphorus 37.2 µg/L. TSI 49.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 12.1ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 37.2µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| 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. | 49 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 86°F) and coldest in Jan (about 58°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (58°F) to its warmest (86°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 38 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Astatula ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake
Water quality readings over time
3 seasons of samples on record (2021–2024). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Improving3 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+0.73 µg/L/yr3 years
EPA Impairment Status
Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake 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: Aquatic life, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2838B · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake
Where is Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake?
- Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake is in Lake County, Florida. This is the name Florida DEP records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake?
- Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake in Lake County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 12.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37.2 µg/L.
Is Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 27 samples across 6 seasons. That is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for Florida's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake?
- Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in October, from 38 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake?
- Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Astatula Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake?
- Little Lk Harris S Ctr Lake 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
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples23 samples · 2020–2024
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