Bass Lake
Montcalm County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Bass Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Montcalm County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 13 documented fish species including Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, and Bowfin. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Montcalm County, Bass Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-08-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.8 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 9 lakes in Montcalm County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Bass Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AWhitefish Lake Southeast Basin; Pierson TownshipMontcalm County · 1.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABills Lake Central BasinNewaygo County · 7.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Montcalm County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Bass Lake 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 MI040601020806-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.57 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-08-19
Monitoring stations: 1