What is the water quality grade for Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin?

Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin in Cass County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility.

Is Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin has an overall water quality grade of C. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What fish are in Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin?

Fish species found in Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin include Blacknose shiner, Blackside darter, Blackstripe topminnow, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brook silverside, Central stoneroller, Creek chub, Golden redhorse, Grass pickerel, Green sunfish, Hornyhead chub, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Longnose gar, Mimic shiner, Northern logperch, Northern longear sunfish, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, Spotted sucker, Striped shiner, Western banded killifish, Yellow perch. Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin is located in Cass County, Wisconsin.

Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin

Cass County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin is a mesotrophic lake in Cass County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 25 documented fish species including Blacknose shiner, Blackside darter, and Blackstripe topminnow. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Cass County, Baldwin Lake Northwest Basin ranks #16 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.