Budd Lake South Basinorth; Hayes Township
Clare County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Budd Lake South Basinorth; Hayes Township is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Clare County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Clare County, Budd Lake South Basinorth; Hayes Township ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-12. 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 14 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 12 lakes in Clare County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Budd Lake South Basinorth; Hayes Township holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Clare 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
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Budd Lake South Basinorth; Hayes Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040802010306-04 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.09 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-12
Monitoring stations: 1