Lake Tarpon
Lake in the state of Florida, United States
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Lake Tarpon is a freshwater lake located about 10 miles (16 km) west of Tampa in Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs, Florida. Lake Tarpon is the largest freshwater lake in Pinellas County with a surface area of 2,534 acres (10.25 km2).[1] Its watershed encompasses 52 square miles (130 km2). Its two largest tributaries are South Creek and Brooker Creek.[2] The lake is a regional recreational destination and is renowned for its largemouth bass fishing.[1]
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| Location | Pinellas County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28.12°N 82.73°W |
| Catchment area | 52 sq mi (130 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,500 acres (10 km2) |
Although Lake Tarpon is designated as a fishing lake, it fails to meet the EPA's standards, and is therefore listed as an impaired lake due to its excessive nutrients and resulting low dissolved oxygen levels.[3] The lake underwent increasing eutrophication during the 1990s, following a large algal bloom in 1987.[4] Although initial studies determined that the lake was not polluted,[5] studies in the following years noted a decline in the lake's water quality.[6]
