Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake
Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake in Pinellas County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 89°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Water clarity 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-Salmons Bay Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-03-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
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.
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.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 36 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 36 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake typically sits around 89°F at the surface in August. 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.
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
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.165 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -3.15 µg/L/yr | 4 |
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
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1440A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.49 km)
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 34 lakes in Pinellas County
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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. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake?
- Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake in Pinellas County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). 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 works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake?
- Pinellas-Salmons Bay Lake typically sits around 89°F at the surface in August, 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 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include A.L. Anderson Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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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
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX18 samples · 2022–2023
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
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