Lake Enhancement

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 (pdf)

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%)

LAKEWATCH: YES    

Park:  NO

Fishing:  NO

Boat Ramp:  NO 

2003 WATER QUALITY REPORT                     Quick Summary

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                              2 ft. 4 in.
(an indication of water clarity)

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX                  67
(water quality indicator) 

TROPHIC STATE                                             Eutrophic
(describes level of biological productivity)

2003 Trophic State Index Ranking: 84 (out of 93 Lakes)
2002 Trophic State Index Ranking: 88 (out of 93 Lakes)
2001 Trophic State Index Ranking: 87 (out of 91 Lakes)
2000 Trophic State Index Ranking: 89 (out of 94 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.