Tsala Apopka Lake
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Tsala Apopka Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
Tsala Apopka Lake in Citrus County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L.
Tsala Apopka Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Citrus County, Florida. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 31 other monitored lakes in Citrus County, Tsala Apopka Lake ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-11. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Tsala Apopka Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
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 Tsala Apopka Lake 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.
Water quality measurements for Tsala Apopka Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Tsala Apopka Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.2 ft. Phosphorus 11 µg/L. TSI 42.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 9.2ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 11µg/L | Good 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. | 42 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Tsala Apopka Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 88°F) and coldest in Feb (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (60°F) to its warmest (88°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 151 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Tsala Apopka Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Hernando Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Tsala Apopka Lake
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Worsening4 years
Phosphorus
Improving-38 µg/L/yr5 years
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Frequently asked questions about Tsala Apopka Lake
Where is Tsala Apopka Lake?
- Tsala Apopka Lake is a lake in Citrus County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Tsala Apopka Lake?
- Tsala Apopka Lake in Citrus County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L.
Is Tsala Apopka Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Tsala Apopka Lake?
- Tsala Apopka Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in October, from 151 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Tsala Apopka Lake?
- Tsala Apopka Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Hernando Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Tsala Apopka Lake?
- Tsala Apopka Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
33 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 samples33 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