Lake Maitland: depth and water quality
The lake
Lake Maitland covers 449 acres in Florida, across Orange County. It is a lake: 94.7% of it is 18 feet deep or less; the deepest point measured is at least 29 feet (8.8 m). Our records hold 18 species for this water.
Depth and bottom
Deepest measured point: at least 29 ft (8.8 m). That is the deepest contour line: the bottom goes deeper. 94.7% of the water is 18 feet or shallower. We hold 52 depth contour lines for this water.
- 0–2 ft: 0.3% of the water
- 2–4 ft: 0.9% of the water
- 4–6 ft: 3.9% of the water
- 6–8 ft: 11.6% of the water
- 8–10 ft: 15.8% of the water
- 10–12 ft: 18% of the water
- 12–14 ft: 17.6% of the water
- 14–16 ft: 16.1% of the water
- 16–18 ft: 10.5% of the water
- 18–20 ft: 5.3% of the water
Water and conditions
Water clarity runs 2.8–10.5 feet on our readings, averaging 6.1 feet, from 140 readings. Water temperature averages 77°F across the year. The coldest single reading we hold is 58°F and the warmest is 90°F; the warmest monthly average is 88°F. pH averages 8. These readings span 2018–2025.
Monthly average water temperature: Jan 62°F · Feb 69°F · Mar 70°F · Apr 75°F · May 80°F · Jun 85°F · Jul 88°F · Aug 88°F · Sep 85°F · Oct 79°F · Nov 74°F · Dec 67°F
Ramps and access
On this water we hold 1 launch with restricted access.
Restricted access — you cannot just drive up
- Fort Maitland Park Boat Ramp — 1 lane, concrete, parking for 12 trailers (paved), paid, flush restrooms, dock. Maitland, City of Maitland. 900 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland 32751 · phone (407) 875-2848 · website maitland.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=66
Our ramp table for this water is not complete: there may be more.
What is hard here
Clarity swings from 2.8 to 10.5 feet between our readings — the water you meet is not the water someone photographed. Alligators live in Florida fresh water. Keep clear of the bank edge at dawn and dusk, and keep pets away from it. Summer water sits at 88°F: heat and afternoon lightning are the real risks, not the fishing.
Where this data comes from
- Florida FWC — FWC Florida lake bathymetry: class A, a survey of the bottom.
