Lake Waco N Bosque Arm
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TCEQ publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Waco N Bosque Arm. Here is what has been measured.
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Waco N Bosque Arm in McLennan County, Texas has water-quality measurements published by TCEQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 41.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 43.2 µg/L.
Lake Waco N Bosque Arm is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in McLennan County, Texas. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in McLennan County, Lake Waco N Bosque Arm ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TCEQ, last sampled 2025-11-04. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Waco N Bosque Arm is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch4 documented ramps
- Camping3 public campgrounds nearby
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 Lake Waco N Bosque Arm is safe to swim in today is a call for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Waco N Bosque Arm
These are the measurements TCEQ publishes for Lake Waco N Bosque Arm, 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 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 41.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 43.2 µg/L. TSI 66.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 1.3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 41.6µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 43.2µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 66 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Flatrock ParkPublic
- Airport Park EastPublic
- Reynolds Creek ParkPublic
- Airport Park WestPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Waco N Bosque Arm
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Lake Waco N Bosque Arm
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2021–2025).
Water clarity
Stable5 years
Phosphorus
Improving-9.7 µg/L/yr3 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-8.71 µg/L/yr3 years
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Waco N Bosque Arm
Where is Lake Waco N Bosque Arm?
- Lake Waco N Bosque Arm is a lake in McLennan County, Texas. Its water-quality measurements are published by TCEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Waco N Bosque Arm?
- Lake Waco N Bosque Arm in McLennan County, Texas has water-quality measurements published by TCEQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 41.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 43.2 µg/L.
Is Lake Waco N Bosque Arm safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Waco N Bosque Arm?
- Lake Waco N Bosque Arm has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Flatrock Park, Airport Park East, Reynolds Creek Park, Airport Park West. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Waco N Bosque Arm?
- Lake Waco N Bosque Arm has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Texas's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Waco N Bosque Arm?
- Lake Waco N Bosque Arm has 3 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Reynolds Creek, Airport Park, Airport Beach Shelter. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
47 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TCEQMAIN47 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.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles