Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond in Hillsborough County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 85 µg/L.
Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 123 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond ranks #108 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-05-01. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
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. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond 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 Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 85 µg/L. TSI 68.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 2ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 85µg/L | Poor 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. | 68 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
21 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 4 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 12 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Mosaic Fertilizer, Llc - Black Point TerminalTampa · 3.9 mi away · NPDES FL0038652MajorRecent violation
- H. Curren AwwtpTampa · 4 mi away · NPDES FL0020940MajorRecent violation
- Tampa Electric Company-H.L. Culbreath Bayside Power StationTampa · 4.4 mi away · NPDES FL0000809MajorRecent violation
- Tampa Port Services, Llc - Port SuttonTampa · 4.6 mi away · NPDES FL0000264MajorRecent violation
- Us Air Force Macdill Afb - Bldg 105Tampa · 2.1 mi away · NPDES FL0A00083Recent violation
- Vulcan MaterialsTampa · 3.7 mi away · NPDES FL0774383Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond
Where is Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond?
- Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond is a lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond?
- Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond in Hillsborough County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 85 µg/L.
Is Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Can I fish at Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond?
- Public access to Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond is listed as yes on the lake record. 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
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX10 samples · 2023–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)