Lake Sebring

Lake Sebring is a mucky-bottomed, naturally stained 'transition' type lake located north of the City of Sebring.  Based on Lakewatch data, water quality in Lake Sebring is fair to good for a lake of this type.  Phosphorus levels are somewhat high at times, ranging from 18 to 80 ppb (parts per billion) and averaging 46 ppb.  Nitrogen levels are low to average for a transition lake, ranging from 330 to 1090 ppb and averaging only 652 ppb.  Algae populations, as estimated by the concentration of chlorophyll in the water, increase and decrease as nutrient levels increase and decrease .  Chlorophyll levels range from a very low 3 ppb to a moderate 43 ppb and average only 11 ppb, indicating that the lake is generally not 'cloudy' due to the presence of algae which can reduce water clarity.  Water clarity, as measured by the depth to which a standardized 'secchi' disc can be seen when lowered into the water, is average for a transition type lake. Secchi depths range from 1 to 4.5 feet and average 2 feet.  Water quality fluctuates as expected in this lake and there does not appear to be a significant change in water quality since Lakewatch sampling began in 1995.  Click here to view water quality data by year.

The boat ramp for Lake Sebring is located in the southwest corner of the lake just off of Memorial Drive.

Historic aerial photo gallery 1944-2002

Lakewatch water quality data through 1999