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Lake Magdalene Middle

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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Magdalene Middle. Here is what has been measured.

Phosphorus
68 µg/L
More phosphorus than most
Measured by Florida DEP
Water temp
~81°F
Typical for Oct · EPA WQP
Type
Eutrophic
Trophic class
Trend
Stable
6 years of samples
  • Eutrophic
  • Limited data

Lake Magdalene Middle in Hillsborough County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 68 µg/L.

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Lake Magdalene Middle is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

Swimming conditions

Readings only

Bacteria tested: low

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.

Bacteria testing record
from E. coli testing · 25 samples, 7 seasons

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.

Whether Lake Magdalene Middle 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.

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Water quality measurements for Lake Magdalene Middle

These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Lake Magdalene Middle, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. Phosphorus 68 µg/L. TSI 65.

Water quality readings
MeasureReadingWhere it sits
Water clarity (Secchi depth)No reading

How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer.

Total phosphorus68µg/LPoor
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.65Eutrophic
OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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Water Temperature

Lake Magdalene Middle typically sits around 81°F at the surface in October. 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.

61°
Jan
72°
Feb
Mar
77°
Apr
May
Jun
87°
Jul
Aug
Sep
81°
Oct
Nov
Dec

Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (61°F) to its warmest (87°F).

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 →

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Stays near Lake Magdalene Middle

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Magdalene Middle in Hillsborough County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality readings cover nutrients and algae, not lodging. Cabins and rentals around Lake Magdalene Middle are listed below.

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Fishing Lake Magdalene Middle

Based on 6 years of monitoring (2020–2025).

  • Water clarity

    Worsening

    6 years

  • Phosphorus

    Improving

    -2.17 µg/L/yr6 years

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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. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.

What is the water quality of Lake Magdalene Middle?

Lake Magdalene Middle in Hillsborough County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 68 µg/L.

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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 is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Lake Magdalene Middle is safe to swim in today is a call for Florida's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.

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What is the water temperature of Lake Magdalene Middle?

Lake Magdalene Middle typically sits around 81°F at the surface in October, 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)

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.