Batteese Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jackson County, Michigan. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Black crappie and Bluegill. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Batteese Lake ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2024-03-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Batteese Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.52 m/yr | 3 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 9 lakes in Jackson County
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Batteese Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-03-12
Monitoring stations: 1