What is the water quality grade for Little Red Fish Outlet Lake?

Little Red Fish Outlet Lake in Walton County, Florida received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L.

Is Little Red Fish Outlet Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Little Red Fish Outlet Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Little Red Fish Outlet Lake

Walton County, FloridaEutrophic

Little Red Fish Outlet Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Walton County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 108 other monitored lakes in Walton County, Little Red Fish Outlet Lake ranks #103 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-12-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 1.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 21 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.8 ft	F
Phosphorus	21 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	58	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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County Ranking

Ranked #103 of 109 lakes in Walton County

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Little Red Fish Outlet Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2024-12-17

Monitoring stations: 1

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