Lake Geneserath
Lake Geneserath 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. 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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Free interactive depth-contour map of Lake Geneserath, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 50 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Lake Geneserath 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 Lake Geneserath, 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, but not phosphorus and 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.
Lake Geneserath 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. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, and Brown bullhead.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2022-09-07. 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 Lake Geneserath
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 16.5 ft down. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 16.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Lake Geneserath
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 Lake Geneserath
Lake Geneserath has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Geneserath
Where is Lake Geneserath?
- Lake Geneserath 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 Lake Geneserath?
- Lake Geneserath 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. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 479.9 acres.
Is Lake Geneserath safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lake Geneserath 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 Lake Geneserath?
- Lake Geneserath has a maximum depth of 50 feet. The lake covers 479.9 acres.
What fish are in Lake Geneserath?
- Fish species found in Lake Geneserath include Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brown bullhead, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Northern Logperch, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, White sucker, Yellow perch. Lake Geneserath is located in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
11 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS11 samples · 2022
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.