Big Blue Lake North Basin; Blue Lake Township
Kalkaska County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Big Blue Lake North Basin; Blue Lake Township is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Kalkaska County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 17 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 23 other monitored lakes in Kalkaska County, Big Blue Lake North Basin; Blue Lake Township ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 1.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 32.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.2 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 32 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 24 lakes in Kalkaska County
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More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft
Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft
Iron County · Clarity: 16 ft
Leelanau County · Clarity: 15.5 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-08
Monitoring stations: 1