Sarasota-Moondrop Lake
Sarasota-Moondrop Lake in Sarasota County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 77 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.8 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Sarasota-Moondrop Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sarasota County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. 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-Moondrop Lake ranks #27 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-11-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 77 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 77 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Sarasota-Moondrop Lake
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Recreation & Access
- Pinecraft ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Sarasota-Moondrop Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Sarasota-Moondrop Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1966 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.25 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Sarasota-Moondrop Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Lake Tippecanoe Owners Association Ro WtpSarasota · 0.6 mi away · NPDES FL0188981Recent 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 #27 of 30 lakes in Sarasota County
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Frequently asked questions about Sarasota-Moondrop Lake
Where is Sarasota-Moondrop Lake?
- Sarasota-Moondrop Lake is a lake in Sarasota County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Sarasota-Moondrop Lake?
- Sarasota-Moondrop Lake in Sarasota County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 77 µg/L.
Is Sarasota-Moondrop Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Sarasota-Moondrop Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Sarasota-Moondrop Lake?
- Sarasota-Moondrop Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pinecraft Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
41 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX41 samples · 2022–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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