Lkokahmpka Lake
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Lkokahmpka Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Impaired biota (cause unknown)
- Public access
- Limited data
Lkokahmpka Lake in Sumter County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L.
Lkokahmpka Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Sumter County, Florida. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Sumter County, Lkokahmpka Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-10-23. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lkokahmpka Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lkokahmpka Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for impaired biota (cause unknown), mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lkokahmpka 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 Lkokahmpka Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Lkokahmpka Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus 12 µg/L. TSI 48.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 4.3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 12µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| 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. | 48 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lkokahmpka Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (59°F) to its warmest (87°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 27 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lkokahmpka Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Lake Okahumpka 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 Lkokahmpka Lake
Water quality readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2020–2021). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Worsening2 years
Phosphorus
Improving-4 µg/L/yr2 years
EPA Impairment Status
Lkokahmpka Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Fish consumption.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1347 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lkokahmpka Lake
Where is Lkokahmpka Lake?
- Lkokahmpka Lake is a lake in Sumter County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lkokahmpka Lake?
- Lkokahmpka Lake in Sumter County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L.
Is Lkokahmpka Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lkokahmpka Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for impaired biota (cause unknown), mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lkokahmpka Lake?
- Lkokahmpka Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in October, from 27 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 Lkokahmpka Lake?
- Lkokahmpka Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Okahumpka Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lkokahmpka Lake?
- Lkokahmpka 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
20 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 samples20 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