Bear Lake East Basin; Pleasanton Township
Manistee County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Bear Lake East Basin; Pleasanton Township is a mesotrophic lake in Manistee County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Emerald shiner, Sand shiner, and Spottail shiner. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Manistee County, Bear Lake East Basin; Pleasanton Township ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-29. 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 11 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11 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 #7 of 12 lakes in Manistee County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Bear Lake East Basin; Pleasanton Township holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALower Herring Lake East Basin; Blaire TownshipBenzie County · 9.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABear Lake Central Basin North; Pleasanton TownshipManistee County · 1.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Manistee County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 8 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-29
Monitoring stations: 1