Lake Magdalene Middle
Lake Magdalene Middle in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 68 µg/L.
- Typical in July
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Magdalene Middle →
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Lake Magdalene Middle is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 123 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Lake Magdalene Middle ranks #118 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-07-08. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
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, Lake Magdalene Middle never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 25 samples across 7 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: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 68 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 68 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Magdalene Middle
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Water Temperature
Lake Magdalene Middle typically sits around 87°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 32 field readings (2019–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Magdalene Middle water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Magdalene Middle
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.269 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.17 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Magdalene Middle is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1523C · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.12 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #118 of 124 lakes in Hillsborough County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Magdalene Middle holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Magdalene Middle
Where is Lake Magdalene Middle?
- Lake Magdalene Middle is a lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Magdalene Middle?
- Lake Magdalene Middle in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 68 µg/L.
Is Lake Magdalene Middle safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lake Magdalene Middle never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 25 samples across 7 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Lake Magdalene Middle has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). 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 Lake Magdalene Middle?
- Lake Magdalene Middle typically sits around 87°F at the surface in July, from 32 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2019–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples23 samples · 2020–2025
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