Orange-Speer Lake
Orange-Speer Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.4 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Orange-Speer Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Orange-Speer Lake ranks #278 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-02-27. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 3.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 45 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 45 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Orange-Speer Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 89°F) and coldest in Feb (about 73°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 13 field readings (2022–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Orange-Speer Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Orange-Speer Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.21 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.75 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #278 of 320 lakes in Orange County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Orange-Speer Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Orange-Speer Lake
Where is Orange-Speer Lake?
- Orange-Speer Lake is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Orange-Speer Lake?
- Orange-Speer Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45 µg/L.
Is Orange-Speer Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Orange-Speer Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Orange-Speer Lake?
- Orange-Speer Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 13 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
69 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX69 samples · 2021–2025
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.