Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
- Limited data
Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake in Pinellas County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L.
Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 33 other monitored lakes in Pinellas County, Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-03-11. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
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.
Based on E. coli testing, Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 23 samples across 7 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Whether Pinellas-Salmons Bay 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-Salmons Bay Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Pinellas-Salmons Bay 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 36 µg/L. TSI 60.
| 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 | 36µg/L | Good 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. | 60 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 89°F) and coldest in Feb (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (66°F) to its warmest (89°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 124 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- A.L. Anderson ParkPublic
- Craig ParkPublic
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-Salmons Bay Lake
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring (2021–2024).
Water clarity
Worsening4 years
Phosphorus
Improving-3.15 µg/L/yr4 years
EPA Impairment Status
Pinellas-Salmons Bay 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, Fish consumption, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1486A · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- City Of Tarpon Springs Ro WtpTarpon Springs · 1.5 mi away · NPDES FL0571580Recent 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-Salmons Bay Lake
Where is Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake?
- Pinellas-Salmons Bay 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-Salmons Bay Lake?
- Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake in Pinellas County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L.
Is Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 23 samples across 7 seasons. That is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for Florida's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake?
- Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in October, from 124 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake?
- Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include A.L. Anderson Park, Craig Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake?
- Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake has 2 documented boat landings 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
18 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
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Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory