Thread: Is Dead Lake really dead.

Russ, here is response from FWC, Lakeland Regional.

Hey Harold,

Hope you are doing well. Is the Crescent Lake you are referring to located in Flagler County near Daytona? If so I’m not familiar with the lake but would be glad to put you in touch with a biologist in the area. As for the foam in the photo’s I have seen this before. Most of the time these are wind driven and composed of proteins that are found on the water surface. Similar to what you see in the ocean when a wave breaks you often see a white foam that is produced. In lakes this is usually composed of debris (pollen, fine particulates, leaf litter, etc.). The sheen usually disappears once the sun gets up and winds start blowing. I doubt this is still occurring on the lake and it does not pose a threat to fish and wildlife. If you want more information on the lake and it is located in Flagler County, let me know.

Hope this helps, feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.

Bill

Bill Pouder
FWC SW Region
Freshwater Fisheries Administrator
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