Lyc Lake
Lyc Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Lyc 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 declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Lyc Lake ranks #22 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-05-19. 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 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20 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
Lyc Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°F) and coldest in Dec (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 155 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lyc Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Lake Yale EastPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lyc Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.289 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.62 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lyc Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2807A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.85 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #22 of 128 lakes in Lake County
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Frequently asked questions about Lyc Lake
Where is Lyc Lake?
- Lyc 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 Lyc Lake?
- Lyc Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L.
Is Lyc Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lyc Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lyc Lake?
- Lyc Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 155 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lyc Lake?
- Lyc Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Yale East. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
92 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- St. Johns River Water Management District
21FLSJWM_WQX88 samples · 2020–2025 - Submitting organization not recorded for these samples4 samples · 2024–2025
Some records reached the portal without a submitting organization. Those samples are counted above but not attributed.
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory