Beaudette Pond West
Beaudette Pond West in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 203 µg/L.
- Typical in August
- 85°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Beaudette Pond West is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 123 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Beaudette Pond West ranks #123 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-09-03. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria D · advisory
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Based on E. coli testing, Beaudette Pond West frequently exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 22.6% of 53 samples across 5 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 203 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 81.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 203 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 81 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Beaudette Pond West
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Water Temperature
Beaudette Pond West typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 57 field readings (2017–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Beaudette Pond West water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Ruskin Commongood Public Boat RampPublic
- Domino Public Boat RampPublic
- Wildcat Creek Park Public Boat RampPublic
- Shell Point MarinaSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Beaudette Pond West
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -9 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Beaudette Pond West is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1747A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.36 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #123 of 124 lakes in Hillsborough County
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Frequently asked questions about Beaudette Pond West
Where is Beaudette Pond West?
- Beaudette Pond West is a lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Beaudette Pond West?
- Beaudette Pond West in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 203 µg/L.
Is Beaudette Pond West safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Beaudette Pond West frequently exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 22.6% of 53 samples across 5 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of D — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Beaudette Pond West has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Beaudette Pond West?
- Beaudette Pond West typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August, from 57 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2017–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Beaudette Pond West?
- Beaudette Pond West has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Ruskin Commongood Public Boat Ramp, Domino Public Boat Ramp, Wildcat Creek Park Public Boat Ramp, Shell Point Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
53 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples53 samples · 2021–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory