Geneserath Lake
Geneserath Lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 16.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 479.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 16.5 ft
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Area
- 480 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Why Geneserath Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Geneserath Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Geneserath Lake is a 480-acre lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-04. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Geneserath Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 16.5 ft down. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 16.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
Fishing Geneserath Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Graded lakes near Geneserath Lake
Geneserath Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Geneserath Lake
Where is Geneserath Lake?
- Geneserath Lake is a lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Geneserath Lake?
- Geneserath Lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 16.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 479.9 acres.
Is Geneserath Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Geneserath Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Geneserath Lake?
- Geneserath Lake has a maximum depth of 50 feet. The lake covers 479.9 acres.
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Where this data comes from
13 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS13 samples · 2022–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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.