Bay Lake Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes

Adjacent to John Young Parkway (on west side) approx. 0.5 mile south of Lee Road. 
Neighborhood Map

Lake Surface Area: 34 acres                   Mean Depth: 8 ft 4 in  

Lake Volume: 91,636,360 gal                  Aeration:  No  

Shoreline Length: 4,778 ft.                       Lake Origin:  Natural

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use: Residential (24%) Commercial (37%) Vacant (28%)

Park:  No

Fishing:  No

Boat Ramp:  No 

2009 WATER QUALITY SUMMARY SHEET

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                              1 ft. 11.6 in.
(an indication of water clarity)

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX                  66
(water quality indicator) 

TROPHIC STATE                                             Eutrophic
(describes level of biological productivity)

2009 Trophic State Index Ranking: 87 (out of 95 Lakes)

Glossary

Comments:  Declining water quality may be related to elimination of vegetation by grass carp. Lake is currently targeted by State for restoration work because of poor water quality.