Walton-Stallworth Lake
Walton-Stallworth Lake in Walton County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 85°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Walton-Stallworth Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Walton County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Walton County, Walton-Stallworth Lake ranks #40 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2022-02-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Walton-Stallworth Lake typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Sep (about 86°F) and coldest in Nov (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 11 field readings (2016–2018) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Walton-Stallworth Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Walton-Stallworth Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.05 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.35 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Walton-Stallworth 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 FL959B · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.07 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #40 of 84 lakes in Walton County
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Frequently asked questions about Walton-Stallworth Lake
Where is Walton-Stallworth Lake?
- Walton-Stallworth Lake is a lake in Walton County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Walton-Stallworth Lake?
- Walton-Stallworth Lake in Walton County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L.
Is Walton-Stallworth Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Walton-Stallworth Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Walton-Stallworth Lake?
- Walton-Stallworth Lake typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August, from 11 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2018). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
141 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX141 samples · 2020–2022
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
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