Sawgrass Lake
Sawgrass Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 56 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Typical in June
- 82°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Sawgrass Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Sawgrass Lake ranks #111 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-01-17. 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 56 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 56 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Sawgrass Lake typically sits around 82°F at the surface in June. Summer average is about 82°F. Usually warmest in Oct (about 83°F) and coldest in Dec (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 15 field readings (2021–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Sawgrass Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.035 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +16.3 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #111 of 128 lakes in Lake County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Sawgrass Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Lake County
Frequently asked questions about Sawgrass Lake
Where is Sawgrass Lake?
- Sawgrass Lake is a lake in Lake County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Sawgrass Lake?
- Sawgrass Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 56 µg/L.
Is Sawgrass Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Sawgrass Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Sawgrass Lake?
- Sawgrass Lake typically sits around 82°F at the surface in June, from 15 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2021–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples24 samples · 2021–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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.