Big Star Lake Central Basin; Lake Township
Lake County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Big Star Lake Central Basin; Lake Township is a mesotrophic lake in Lake County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 18 documented fish species including Black crappie, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Big Star Lake Central Basin; Lake Township ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.6 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 8 lakes in Lake County
Nearby Lakes in Lake 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
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Antrim County · Clarity: 12.1 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: 2022-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1