Newaygo County Lake Quality
Michigan, 17 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Newaygo County's 17 graded lakes fall in the moderate-density bracket for Michigan. The county-level average smooths over real differences — a single agricultural watershed near the southwest corner can pull the average down even if the rest of the county runs clean. With an average grade of B, Newaygo County sits comfortably above the Michigan median.
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 Bills Lake (A); the most-stressed is Webinguaw Lake (F).
Quick Answers for Newaygo County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Bills Lake — or check the official Michigan fishing regulations.
Fishing in Newaygo County
All Lakes in Newaygo County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bills Lake | A | 16 ft | - |
| 2 | Bills Lake Central Basin | A | 15.5 ft | - |
| 3 | Brush Lake | A | 25.5 ft | - |
| 4 | Pickerel Lake | B | 10 ft | - |
| 5 | Sylvan Lake | B | 13.5 ft | - |
| 6 | Sylvan Lake West Central Basin; Brooks Township | B | 12.8 ft | - |
| 7 | Fremont Lake | B | 10 ft | - |
| 8 | Emerald Lake | B | 10.5 ft | - |
| 9 | Pettibone Lake North Basin | B | 11.5 ft | - |
| 10 | Nichols Lake Northwest Basin | B | 14.7 ft | - |
| 11 | Kimball Lake Central Basin; Garfield Township | C | 4.5 ft | - |
| 12 | Kimball Lake | D | 4.5 ft | - |
| 13 | Webinguaw Lake | F | 2.5 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.