Sarasota-Bobcat Lake
Sarasota-Bobcat Lake in Sarasota County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.8 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Sarasota-Bobcat Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sarasota County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Sarasota County, Sarasota-Bobcat Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2020-07-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 3.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 33 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 33 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Blackburn Point Park East Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Sarasota-Bobcat 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 FL1982A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.85 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 30 lakes in Sarasota County
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Frequently asked questions about Sarasota-Bobcat Lake
Where is Sarasota-Bobcat Lake?
- Sarasota-Bobcat Lake is a lake in Sarasota County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Sarasota-Bobcat Lake?
- Sarasota-Bobcat Lake in Sarasota County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33 µg/L.
Is Sarasota-Bobcat Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Sarasota-Bobcat Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Sarasota-Bobcat Lake?
- Sarasota-Bobcat Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Blackburn Point Park East Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
30 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX30 samples · 2020
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory