Lake Thonotosassa: water quality
The lake
Lake Thonotosassa covers 888 acres in Florida, across Hillsborough County. It is a lake. Our records hold 20 species for this water.
Water and conditions
Water clarity runs 1–2 feet on our readings, averaging 1.4 feet, from 274 readings. Water temperature averages 78°F across the year. The coldest single reading we hold is 56°F and the warmest is 95°F; the warmest monthly average is 88°F. pH averages 8.7. These readings span 2016–2025.
Monthly average water temperature: Jan 63°F · Feb 72°F · Mar 74°F · Apr 79°F · May 85°F · Jun 88°F · Jul 88°F · Aug 87°F · Sep 85°F · Oct 78°F · Nov 70°F · Dec 67°F
What is hard here
Alligators live in Florida fresh water. Keep clear of the bank edge at dawn and dusk, and keep pets away from it. Summer water sits at 88°F: heat and afternoon lightning are the real risks, not the fishing.
