Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township
Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township in Dickinson County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 21.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 61.6 acres.
- Clarity
- 21.5 ft
- Max depth
- 58 ft
- Area
- 62 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
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Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township is a 62-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Dickinson County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 58 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Dickinson County, Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2016-09-15. 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
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Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Crystal clear, you can see 21.5 ft down. Phosphorus level: 5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 31.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 21.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 31 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 58 ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 9 lakes in Dickinson County
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Frequently asked questions about Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township
Where is Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township?
- Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township is a lake in Dickinson County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township?
- Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township in Dickinson County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 21.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 61.6 acres.
Is Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 1.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township?
- Bass Lake East Central Basin; Florence Township has a maximum depth of 58 feet. The lake covers 61.6 acres.
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Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS23 samples · 2016
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)