Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake
Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake in Miami-Dade County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 7.5 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Miami-Dade 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 6 other monitored lakes in Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-03-05. 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 17 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.625 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 5 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Opa-Locka, City OfOpa Locka · 1.7 mi away · NPDES FLS267180MajorRecent violation
- North Miami, City OfNorth Miami · 2.8 mi away · NPDES FLS267163Major
- Miami Gardens, City OfMiami Gardens · 3 mi away · NPDES FLS743640Major
- Miami Shores, Village OfMiami Shores · 3.2 mi away · NPDES FLS267139Major
- El Portal, Village OfEl Portal · 4.1 mi away · NPDES FLS267058Major
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 7 lakes in Miami-Dade County
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Frequently asked questions about Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake
Where is Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake?
- Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake is a lake in Miami-Dade County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake?
- Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake in Miami-Dade County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L.
Is Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Miami-Dade-Mitchell Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
42 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX42 samples · 2020–2024
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)