Hubbard Lake Central Basin
Hubbard Lake Central Basin in Alcona County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 20 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 80 ft. Surface area: 8766.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 20 ft
- Typical in August
- 63°F
- Max depth
- 80 ft
- Area
- 8,767 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Hubbard Lake Central Basin, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 80 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Hubbard Lake Central Basin is a 8,767-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Alcona County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 80 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Lake herring and Lake whitefish. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Alcona County, Hubbard Lake Central Basin ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-08. 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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Crystal clear, you can see 20 ft down. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 20 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Hubbard Lake Central Basin typically sits around 63°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 61°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 63°F) and coldest in May (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 1,245 field readings (2010–2016) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Hubbard Lake Central Basin water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 80 ft |
| Surface Area | 8,767 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- East Bay Tollson ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Hubbard Lake Central Basin
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.92 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | 0 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Hubbard Lake Central Basin 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 MI040700060504-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.51 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Alcona County
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Frequently asked questions about Hubbard Lake Central Basin
Where is Hubbard Lake Central Basin?
- Hubbard Lake Central Basin is a lake in Alcona County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Hubbard Lake Central Basin?
- Hubbard Lake Central Basin in Alcona County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 20 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 80 ft. Surface area: 8766.9 acres.
Is Hubbard Lake Central Basin safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Hubbard Lake Central Basin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Hubbard Lake Central Basin?
- Hubbard Lake Central Basin typically sits around 63°F at the surface in August, from 1,245 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2016). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Hubbard Lake Central Basin?
- Hubbard Lake Central Basin has a maximum depth of 80 feet. The lake covers 8766.9 acres.
What fish are in Hubbard Lake Central Basin?
- Fish species found in Hubbard Lake Central Basin include Lake herring, Lake whitefish. Hubbard Lake Central Basin is located in Alcona County, Michigan.
Are there boat ramps on Hubbard Lake Central Basin?
- Hubbard Lake Central Basin has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include East Bay Tollson Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
51 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS51 samples · 2016–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory