Hog Branch Lake
Hog Branch Lake in Charlotte County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 49 µg/L.
- Typical in July
- 88°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Hog Branch Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Charlotte County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Charlotte County, Hog Branch Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-19. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria C
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, Hog Branch Lake occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 8% of 25 samples across 4 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: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 49 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 49 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Hog Branch Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Jan (about 65°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 30 field readings (2022–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Hog Branch Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +14.25 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Hog Branch Lake 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 FL2082B1 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.49 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 15 lakes in Charlotte County
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Frequently asked questions about Hog Branch Lake
Where is Hog Branch Lake?
- Hog Branch Lake is a lake in Charlotte County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Hog Branch Lake?
- Hog Branch Lake in Charlotte County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 49 µg/L.
Is Hog Branch Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Hog Branch Lake occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 8% of 25 samples across 4 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of C — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Hog Branch Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). 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 Hog Branch Lake?
- Hog Branch Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in July, from 30 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples29 samples · 2022–2025
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