Peacocklk Lake
Suwannee County, FloridaView mapDirections
Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Peacocklk Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- Public access
- Limited data
Peacocklk Lake in Suwannee County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 75.5 µg/L.
Peacocklk Lake is a lake in Suwannee County, Florida. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-11-12. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Peacocklk Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Peacocklk Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Peacocklk Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Peacocklk Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 75.5 µg/L. TSI 65.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 2.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 75.5µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 65 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Peacocklk Lake typically sits around 77°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 81°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in Jan (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (56°F) to its warmest (86°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 29 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Peacocklk Lake water temperature breakdown →
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EPA Impairment Status
Peacocklk Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3438A · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Peacocklk Lake
Where is Peacocklk Lake?
- Peacocklk Lake is a lake in Suwannee County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Peacocklk Lake?
- Peacocklk Lake in Suwannee County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 75.5 µg/L.
Is Peacocklk Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Peacocklk Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Peacocklk Lake?
- Peacocklk Lake typically sits around 77°F at the surface in October, from 29 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Can I fish at Peacocklk Lake?
- Public access to Peacocklk Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Northeast District
21FLA_WQX12 samples · 2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database