West Lake Gumbo Limbo
West Lake Gumbo Limbo in Lee County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 42.5 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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West Lake Gumbo Limbo is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lee County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 73 other monitored lakes in Lee County, West Lake Gumbo Limbo ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2022-07-14. 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 42.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 42.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing West Lake Gumbo Limbo
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -51 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
West Lake Gumbo Limbo is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2092H · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.96 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 74 lakes in Lee County
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Frequently asked questions about West Lake Gumbo Limbo
Where is West Lake Gumbo Limbo?
- West Lake Gumbo Limbo is a lake in Lee County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for West Lake Gumbo Limbo?
- West Lake Gumbo Limbo in Lee County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 42.5 µg/L.
Is West Lake Gumbo Limbo safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. West Lake Gumbo Limbo has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
4 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples4 samples · 2020–2022
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