Osceola-Bellalago Lake
Osceola-Bellalago Lake in Osceola County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 84 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Osceola-Bellalago Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Osceola 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 30 other monitored lakes in Osceola County, Osceola-Bellalago Lake ranks #29 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-11-18. 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 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 84 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 84 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Osceola-Bellalago Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Osceola-Bellalago Lake in Osceola County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Osceola-Bellalago Lake are listed below.
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Fishing Osceola-Bellalago Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | 0 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +7 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Osceola-Bellalago Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Twa-Walnut Drive WrfKissimmee · 4.5 mi away · NPDES FL0036862Recent violation
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 #29 of 31 lakes in Osceola County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Osceola-Bellalago 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Osceola-Bellalago Lake
Where is Osceola-Bellalago Lake?
- Osceola-Bellalago Lake is a lake in Osceola County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Osceola-Bellalago Lake?
- Osceola-Bellalago Lake in Osceola County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 84 µg/L.
Is Osceola-Bellalago 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. Osceola-Bellalago Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
208 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX208 samples · 2021–2024
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)