Twin Lake South Lobe
Twin Lake South Lobe in Okaloosa County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 440 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 84°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Twin Lake South Lobe is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Okaloosa County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Okaloosa County, Twin Lake South Lobe ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-08-27. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A · 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.
Based on E. coli testing, Twin Lake South Lobe never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 11 samples across 2 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 440 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 80.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 440 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 80 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Twin Lake South Lobe
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Water Temperature
Twin Lake South Lobe typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 84°F) and coldest in Jan (about 58°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 45 field readings (2021–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Twin Lake South Lobe water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Twin Lake South Lobe
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.05 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +2.57 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Twin Lake South Lobe 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 FL917A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.19 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 15 lakes in Okaloosa County
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Frequently asked questions about Twin Lake South Lobe
Where is Twin Lake South Lobe?
- Twin Lake South Lobe is a lake in Okaloosa County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Twin Lake South Lobe?
- Twin Lake South Lobe in Okaloosa County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 440 µg/L.
Is Twin Lake South Lobe safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Twin Lake South Lobe never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 11 samples across 2 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Twin Lake South Lobe has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Twin Lake South Lobe?
- Twin Lake South Lobe typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August, from 45 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
48 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
21FLPNS_WQX48 samples · 2021–2025
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