Ingham County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 1 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Only 1 lakes in Ingham County carry an active grade. The county-level summary is therefore representative of those specific lakes, not necessarily of every water body in the county. The county's average grade is A — among the cleanest in Michigan. 1 lakes pull an A on their own, and almost none fall into the D or F brackets.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the grades sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest lake on the books is Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township (A); the most-stressed is Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township (A).
Quick Answers for Ingham County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Ingham County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township | A | 10.3 ft | - | - |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.