Lake Frances
Hillsborough County, FloridaLimited DataEutrophic
Lake Frances is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 221 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Lake Frances ranks #180 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-07-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #180 of 222 lakes in Hillsborough County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Frances holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BHillsborough-Island Ford LakeHillsborough County · 0.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BHillsborough-Osceola LakeHillsborough County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BHillsborough-Keystone-North LakeHillsborough County · 1.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BWyndham Lake @ CenterPasco County · 1.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- DHillsborough-Francis LakeHillsborough County · 0 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
Nearby Lakes in Hillsborough County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Florida
Polk County · Clarity: 1.3 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 1 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 2.4 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 2 ft
Brevard County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Highlands County · Clarity: 1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-07-30
Monitoring stations: 1
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