Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township
Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township in Gogebic County, Michigan has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L. Surface area: 594.4 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.5 ft
- Area
- 594 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township is a 594-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Gogebic County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Lake herring and Shorthead redhorse. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Gogebic County, Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-08-26. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
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Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 594 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township, so its depth is not documented here.
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Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.13 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.73 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 21 lakes in Gogebic County
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township
Where is Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township?
- Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township is a lake in Gogebic County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township?
- Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township in Gogebic County, Michigan has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L. Surface area: 594.4 acres.
Is Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What fish are in Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township?
- Fish species found in Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township include Lake herring, Shorthead redhorse. Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township is located in Gogebic County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
35 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS35 samples · 2017–2023
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.