Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township
Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township in Kent County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 213.2 acres.
- Clarity
- 8.8 ft
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Area
- 213 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township is a 213-acre mesotrophic lake in Kent County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 24 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2017. Phosphorus level is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Kent County, Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2017-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
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Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 213 acres |
Fishing Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | 0 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -9 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +2.1 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 10 lakes in Kent County
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Frequently asked questions about Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township
Where is Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township?
- Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township is a lake in Kent County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township?
- Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township in Kent County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 213.2 acres.
Is Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township?
- Bostwick Lake Central Basin; Cannon Township has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 213.2 acres.
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Where this data comes from
32 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2017. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS32 samples · 2016–2017
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.