Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake in Pinellas County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 124 µg/L.
Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 33 other monitored lakes in Pinellas County, Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-08-28. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park 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 Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Phosphorus 124 µg/L. TSI 65.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 4.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 124µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| 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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Recreation & Access
- Cliff Stephens Park (Primitive)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Phosphorus
Worsening+15 µg/L/yr5 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park 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.
- Clearwater, City OfClearwater · 1.6 mi away · NPDES FLS648213MajorRecent 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake
Where is Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake?
- Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake is a lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake?
- Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake in Pinellas County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 124 µg/L.
Is Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake?
- Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Cliff Stephens Park (Primitive). Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake?
- Pinellas-Cliff Stephens Park Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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
36 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
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21FLKWAT_WQX36 samples · 2021
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory