Palmout Lake
Palmout Lake in Glades County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 57.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Palmout Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Glades County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Glades County, Palmout Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-08-06. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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)
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 57.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 57.5 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Palmout Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in Jan (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 167 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Palmout Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Palmout Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.007 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.53 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 7 lakes in Glades County
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Frequently asked questions about Palmout Lake
Where is Palmout Lake?
- Palmout Lake is a lake in Glades County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Palmout Lake?
- Palmout Lake in Glades County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 57.5 µg/L.
Is Palmout Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Palmout Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Palmout Lake?
- Palmout Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 167 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
196 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples195 samples · 2020–2025
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples1 sample · 2020
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.