Red Beach Lake

Red Beach lake is a mucky-bottomed, naturally stained 'transition' type lake located to the northeast of the intersection of US 27 and US 98.   Based on Lakewatch data, water quality in Red Beach Lake is good for a lake of this type.  Phosphorus levels are low, ranging from 7 to 30 ppb (parts per billion) and averaging 15 ppb.  Nitrogen levels are also low, ranging from a very low 280 ppb to a moderately high 1540 ppb and averaging only 754 ppb.  Algae populations, as estimated by the concentration of chlorophyll present in the water, are quite low as a result of low nutrient levels.  Chlorophyll levels range from 2 to 28 ppb and average 9 ppb.  Water clarity, as measured by the depth to which a standardized 'secchi' disc can be seen when lowered into the water, is very good due to low levels of algae, though the natural staining of the water by muck soils reduces clarity somewhat.  Secchi depths in this lake range from 2 to 5.5 ppb and average 3.8 feet, which is typical of a lake of this type.  Water quality in this lake fluctuates as expected and does not appear to have changed since sampling began in 1996.  Click here to view water quality data by year.

The boat ramp for Red Beach Lake is located on the north side of the lake just off of County Road 17.

Historic aerial photo gallery 1944-2002

Lakewatch water quality data through 1999