Micklers Lake
Micklers Lake in St. Johns County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 149 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.7 ft
- Typical in August
- 84°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Micklers Lake →
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Micklers Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in St. Johns County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in St. Johns County, Micklers Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-12-02. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 1.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 149 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 149 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Micklers Lake
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Water Temperature
Micklers Lake typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 84°F) and coldest in Dec (about 55°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 20 field readings (2017–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Micklers Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Micklers Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +14.6 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Micklers Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Players Club WrfPonte Vedra Beach · 2.7 mi away · NPDES FL0044245MajorRecent violation
- Sawgrass WwtfPonte Vedra Beach · 2.1 mi away · NPDES FL0117897
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 #5 of 7 lakes in St. Johns County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Micklers Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in St. Johns County
Frequently asked questions about Micklers Lake
Where is Micklers Lake?
- Micklers Lake is a lake in St. Johns County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Micklers Lake?
- Micklers Lake in St. Johns County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 149 µg/L.
Is Micklers Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Micklers Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Micklers Lake?
- Micklers Lake typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August, from 20 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2017–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
70 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 samples70 samples · 2020–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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)