Tgrlke Lake
Tgrlke Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 170 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.1 ft
- Typical in July
- 86°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Tgrlke Lake →
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Tgrlke Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 176 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Tgrlke Lake ranks #169 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-06-18. 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.
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 1.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 170 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 77.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 170 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 77 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Tgrlke Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Tgrlke Lake in Polk County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Tgrlke Lake are listed below.
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Water Temperature
Tgrlke Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 86°F) and coldest in Jan (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 48 field readings (2021–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Tgrlke Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Tgrlke Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.014 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -13.04 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Tgrlke 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 FL1573A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.3 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #169 of 177 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Tgrlke Lake
Where is Tgrlke Lake?
- Tgrlke Lake is a lake in Polk County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Tgrlke Lake?
- Tgrlke Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 170 µg/L.
Is Tgrlke 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. Tgrlke Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Tgrlke Lake?
- Tgrlke Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in July, from 48 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2021–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples34 samples · 2021–2025
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database