Bass Lake, covering 24 acres, is a lake situated in Unincorporated Orange County, with the associated WBID(s): 3168F, 3168ZB.
This waterbody is located within: Boggy Creek Watershed
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Overall Trophic State Index
The Trophic State Index (TSI) measures the biological productivity of a lake. It takes into account nitrogen and phosphorus, nutrients required by plant life, and chlorophyll, which is a measure of algae abundance. Lakes with TSI values greater than 70 typically are “eutrophic”, with an oversupply of nutrients and degraded water quality.
| Limiting Nutrient | Latest Value | Historic Range |
|---|---|---|
| BALANCED | 1/29/2025 Source: FDEP - Central Regional Operations Center | - 12/2/2024 - 1/29/2025 4 samples |
Legend
| Water Quality | Trophic State Index | Trophic State Classification |
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| 0 - 59 | Oligotrophic through Mid-Eutrophic | |
| 60 - 69 | Mid-Eutrophic through Eutrophic | |
| 70 - 100 | Hypereutrophic |
Nutrient Chemistry
Although naturally present in all surface waters, excessive nutrients – nitrogen and phosphorus – are a nationwide water quality problem. They can cause overgrowth of plants that deplete the oxygen in the water needed by aquatic creatures to survive. Learn more about nutrient chemistry »
| Parameter | Latest Value | Historic Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, Total | 2.12 mg/L 1/29/2025 Source: FDEP - Central Regional Operations Center | 1.21 - 2.12 mg/L 12/2/2024 - 1/29/2025 4 samples |
| Phosphorus as P | 0.09 mg/L 1/29/2025 Source: FDEP - Central Regional Operations Center | 0.05 - 0.09 mg/L 12/2/2024 - 1/29/2025 4 samples |
| Chlorophyll a, uncorrected for pheophytin | 47 µg/L 1/29/2025 Source: FDEP - Central Regional Operations Center | 47 - 72 µg/L 12/2/2024 - 1/29/2025 4 samples |
| Chlorophyll a, corrected for pheophytin | 43 µg/L 1/29/2025 Source: FDEP - Central Regional Operations Center | 43 - 66 µg/L 12/2/2024 - 1/29/2025 4 samples |
Water Clarity
Water clarity or turbidity measurements show the degree to which light is blocked by suspended particles such as sediment or algae. In a healthy aquatic system, sunlight is able to penetrate the water column and is available for photosynthetic plants and the creatures that depend on them. Learn more about water clarity »
| Parameter | Latest Value | Historic Range |
|---|---|---|
| Secchi disk depth | 2.3 ft. 1/29/2025 Source: FDEP - Central Regional Operations Center | 1.97 - 2.3 ft. 12/2/2024 - 1/29/2025 4 samples |
| Turbidity | 2.4 NTU 6/11/2024 Source: Orange County Environmental Protection Division | 1.2 - 16 NTU 10/11/2012 - 6/11/2024 29 samples |
Bacteria
Bacterial indicators for recreational waters include Fecal Coliform, Total Coliform, and Enterococcus (including E. coli). While indicator organisms themselves are not necessarily pathogenic, their presence suggests possible contamination which may result in human illness. Sources of this contamination include stormwater runoff, sewage overflows, and feces from wild and domestic animals. Learn more about bacteria »
| Parameter | Latest Value | Historic Range |
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| Fecal Coliform | 47 cfu/100mL 10/1/2019 Source: Orange County Environmental Protection Division | 3 - 240 cfu/100mL 10/11/2012 - 10/1/2019 13 samples |
| Total Coliform | 18 cfu/100mL 2/27/2007 Source: Orange County Surface Water Quality | 18 - 200 cfu/100mL 2/12/2004 - 2/27/2007 8 samples |
| Escherichia coli | 1 cfu/100mL 6/11/2024 Source: Orange County Environmental Protection Division | 1 - 79.4 cfu/100mL 8/15/2017 - 6/11/2024 28 samples |
Dissolved Oxygen
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) is one of the most important indicators of water quality. It is essential for a healthy, productive biological system and vital to the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms. Learn more about dissolved oxygen »
| Parameter | Latest Value | Historic Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dissolved Oxygen (DO) | 10.25 mg/L 1/29/2025 Source: FDEP - Central Regional Operations Center | 5.03 - 12.3 mg/L 12/2/2024 - 1/29/2025 4 samples |
Impaired Waters
This waterbody is impaired according to the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) implementation of the Impaired Waters Rule (IWR). The FDEP evaluates whether waters meet their designated uses, which include aquatic life use support, primary contact and recreation use support, fish and shellfish consumption use support, and drinking water use support. Learn more about IWR Assessment »
Impairment Status
Impaired
Water Body Class(es)
3F
Water Body Type(s)
LAKE, STREAM
Florida also has mercury impairment statewide, its largest source being atmospheric deposition from local and global power generation. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection have identified over 400 waterbodies, most freshwater lakes and rivers but also some coastal/marine areas, that are impaired due to mercury found in fish tissue. Florida Fish Consumption Advisories, updated annually by the DOH, provide guidance on how to limit mercury exposure from these waters.
This waterbody is associated with the following DEP Waterbody IDs (WBIDs) and impairment statuses:
| WBID | Name | Impairment(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3168F | Lake Bass | Nutrients (Chlorophyll-a) | Ongoing Restoration Activities |
| 3168F | Lake Bass | Nutrients (Total Phosphorus) | Ongoing Restoration Activities |
| 3168ZB | Lake Conway Outlet | Dissolved Oxygen (Percent Saturation) | Study List |
Water Levels & Flows
Hydrologic data describe physical properties of water such as how fast it is moving and how deep it is. Click the Learn More links to explore the significance of each parameter and how it is measured.
Water Levels
Water levels in Florida are seasonal, with higher levels during the state’s rainy summer and fall months. Recent water level data are shown below, along with historical and regulatory values to provide context. Learn more about lake water levels »
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| Latest Value | 92.63 ft. | 3 months ago ( 12/10/2024 ) | Source: ORANGECO_STORM_LEVELS |
| Historic Norm for Month | 92.38 ft. | 1959 - 2024 | |
| Historic Range | 89.88 - 96.13 ft. | 10/27/1959 – 12/10/2024 | 800 samples |
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Bathymetric Maps and Depth Information
These contour maps show depth in various parts of the lake at the time the lake was mapped. Although lake depth varies over time, these maps are useful to get a sense of the relative depths of different areas of the lake. Learn more about bathymetric maps »
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Habitats / Ecology
Lake Vegetation Index (LVI)
The LVI is a rapid bioassessment tool created by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to assess the biological condition of aquatic plant communities in Florida lakes. It utilizes a multi-metric index that evaluates how closely a lake's plant community compares to a lake containing minimal human disturbance (known as a reference lake) and is based on a field assessment of aquatic and wetland plants. Plants respond to disturbances such as the introduction of invasive exotic species (hydrilla as an example), lakeshore alterations such as creating beaches, and introduction of excess nutrients received by the surrounding watershed (use of fertilizers).
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Recreation
Find maps and waterway navigation guides, descriptions of facilities and recreational amenities, as well as warnings and restrictions pertaining to their use.
Photos
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Bass Lake
Credit: Aimee Krivan
Standing on north side facing southwest
Credit: Aimee, Orange County Environmental Protection Division (EPD)
2 Year Graph
10 Year Graph
Seasonal Variation Graph
Graph Details and Help
Water quality data is displayed as a scatter-plot with data from individual sampling events displayed by date, for the previous two- and ten-year periods. Data from all available sources are plotted together. Clicking on a graph will open a larger version of it. To view/download data older than ten years, or to view/download data from individual data source(s), click the "Download Data" icon or button.
The scale used is chosen to accommodate typical values for the water quality parameter being graphed. Units are shown on the y-axis and in the graph title.
Graphs are generated and stored in the Water Atlas database on a periodic basis using an automated process. The date when the graph was created is shown.
The Seasonal Variation Graph displays a statistical summary of data from all available data sources for the entire period of record. It is used to illustrate typical variation in the selected water quality parameter from month to month during the year. The diagram below shows how to read the graph:
The median value is shown. Although not specifically marked on the graph, the mean (average) value is midway between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
The "whiskers" indicate the range of the sample values; those that are outside pre-defined "Minimum" and "Maximum" values are excluded. Sample data less than the Minimum or greater than the Maximum are considered to be outliers and are not displayed on the graph.