Citrus-Henderson Lake
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Citrus-Henderson Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Mercury
- Public access
- Limited data
Citrus-Henderson Lake in Citrus County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L.
Citrus-Henderson Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Citrus County, Florida. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Citrus-Henderson Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Citrus-Henderson Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Citrus-Henderson Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Citrus-Henderson Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Citrus-Henderson Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus 13 µg/L. TSI 49.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 4.3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 13µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 49 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Citrus-Henderson Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in October. 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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (68°F) to its warmest (87°F).
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
- Eden Park Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Citrus-Henderson Lake
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Worsening4 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+0.45 µg/L/yr5 years
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
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1340N · Official waterbody report
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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. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Citrus-Henderson Lake?
- Citrus-Henderson Lake in Citrus County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L.
Is Citrus-Henderson Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Citrus-Henderson Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Citrus-Henderson Lake?
- Citrus-Henderson Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in October, 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 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp, Eden Park Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Citrus-Henderson Lake?
- Citrus-Henderson Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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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.
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21FLKWAT_WQX24 samples · 2020
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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