Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake
Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake in Sarasota County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 62 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sarasota County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Sarasota County, Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake ranks #26 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-12. 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 62 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 62 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-Pinebrook South Lake
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Recreation & Access
- North Venice Jetty Park Primitive Boat RampPublic
- Venice Marina Boat Ramp Park / Gulf ICW Regional Boat LaunchPublic
- Higel Marine ParkPublic
- Loreto Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.25 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.75 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Sarasota-Pinebrook South 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 FL2009B · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.93 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Venice, City Of - R/O PlantVenice · 1.1 mi away · NPDES FL0035335MajorRecent violation
- Venice, City OfVenice · 1.4 mi away · NPDES FLS266132MajorRecent 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 #26 of 30 lakes in Sarasota County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake
Where is Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake?
- Sarasota-Pinebrook South 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-Pinebrook South Lake?
- Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake in Sarasota County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 62 µg/L.
Is Sarasota-Pinebrook South 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-Pinebrook South Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake?
- Sarasota-Pinebrook South Lake has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include North Venice Jetty Park Primitive Boat Ramp, Venice Marina Boat Ramp Park / Gulf ICW Regional Boat Launch, Higel Marine Park, Loreto Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
182 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2022–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX182 samples · 2022–2025
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