Lake Gogebic
Lake Gogebic in Gogebic County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 35 ft. Surface area: 13150 acres.
- Clarity
- 7 ft
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Area
- 13,150 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Lake Gogebic, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 35 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Lake Gogebic 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 Gogebic, 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 Gogebic is a 13,150-acre lake in Gogebic County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 35 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Yellow perch.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2022-09-05. 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 Gogebic
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Current Conditions
USGS snapshot Jul 6, 2026, 5:15 AM from gauge 04035995 (Lake Gogebic Near Bergland, MI). Station page ↗ — a live reading replaces this snapshot when the gauge responds. Missing live data is not an all-clear.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 13,150 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Lake Gogebic
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.094 m/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Gogebic is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040201020404-03 · Official waterbody report
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Lake Gogebic has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Gogebic
Where is Lake Gogebic?
- Lake Gogebic is a lake in Gogebic 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 Gogebic?
- Lake Gogebic in Gogebic County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 35 ft. Surface area: 13150 acres.
Is Lake Gogebic safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lake Gogebic 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 Gogebic?
- Lake Gogebic has a maximum depth of 35 feet. The lake covers 13150 acres.
What fish are in Lake Gogebic?
- Fish species found in Lake Gogebic include Yellow perch. Lake Gogebic is located in Gogebic County, Michigan.
What is the water level at Lake Gogebic?
- The USGS snapshot on this page for Lake Gogebic is 1295.53 ft of water-surface elevation, recorded Jul 6, 2026, 5:15 AM at gauge 04035995. Current Conditions hydrates a live NWIS reading from that same station when the gauge responds. A missed live fetch is not an all-clear.
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Where this data comes from
101 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS101 samples · 2016–2022
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database