Cable Lake
Iron County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Cable Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Iron County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 38 other monitored lakes in Iron County, Cable Lake ranks #34 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.3 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #34 of 39 lakes in Iron County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Cable Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ASunset Lake West Central Basin; Bates TownshipIron County · 15.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BSwan Lake North Central Basin; Crystal Falls Township Section 35Iron County · 15.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Iron County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Cass County · Clarity: 7 ft
Leelanau County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Muskegon County · Clarity: 6.8 ft
Gladwin County · Clarity: 9 ft
Montmorency County · Clarity: 9 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Cable Lake 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 MI040301060205-02 · Official waterbody report
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: 2022-09-04
Monitoring stations: 1