Citrus-Henderson Lake
Citrus-Henderson Lake in Citrus County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.3 ft
- Typical in July
- 87°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Citrus-Henderson Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Citrus County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 31 other monitored lakes in Citrus County, Citrus-Henderson Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2020-12-20. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 13 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Citrus-Henderson Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°F) and coldest in Nov (about 68°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2014–2014) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Citrus-Henderson Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Wayside Park Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Citrus-Henderson Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.714 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.45 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Citrus-Henderson Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1340N · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.33 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 32 lakes in Citrus County
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Frequently asked questions about Citrus-Henderson Lake
Where is Citrus-Henderson Lake?
- Citrus-Henderson Lake is a lake in Citrus County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Citrus-Henderson Lake?
- Citrus-Henderson Lake in Citrus County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L.
Is Citrus-Henderson Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Citrus-Henderson Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Citrus-Henderson Lake?
- Citrus-Henderson Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in July, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2014–2014). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Citrus-Henderson Lake?
- Citrus-Henderson Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX24 samples · 2020
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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