Wolfbrlake
Wolfbrlake in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 170 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Wolfbrlake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 123 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Wolfbrlake ranks #107 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-08-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria C · advisory
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, Wolfbrlake occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 7.1% of 14 samples across 3 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)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 170 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 170 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Wolfbrlake
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Water Temperature
Wolfbrlake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 90°F) and coldest in Jan (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 48 field readings (2023–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Wolfbrlake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- E. G. Simmons ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Wolfbrlake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.16 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -15 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Wolfbrlake 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 FL1736 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.82 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #107 of 124 lakes in Hillsborough County
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfbrlake
Where is Wolfbrlake?
- Wolfbrlake 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 Wolfbrlake?
- Wolfbrlake in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 170 µg/L.
Is Wolfbrlake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Wolfbrlake occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 7.1% of 14 samples across 3 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of C — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Wolfbrlake 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 Wolfbrlake?
- Wolfbrlake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 48 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2023–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Wolfbrlake?
- Wolfbrlake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include E. G. Simmons Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
36 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples36 samples · 2023–2025
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory