Lake Whitney
Bosque County, TexasView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 2 in the county
- Public access
Lake Whitney in Bosque County, Texas has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 40 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 19.3 µg/L
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Whitney is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bosque County, Texas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Bosque County, Lake Whitney ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TCEQ, last sampled 2025-11-12. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 19.3 µg/L. TSI 59. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fishing Lake Whitney
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Bosque County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Whitney
Where is Lake Whitney?
- Lake Whitney is a lake in Bosque County, Texas. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Whitney?
- Lake Whitney in Bosque County, Texas has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19.3 µg/L.
Is Lake Whitney safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
104 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TCEQMAIN104 samples · 2020–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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.