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Clear Lake

Jackson County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Clear Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Jackson County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 16 documented fish species including Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, and Blacknose shiner. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Clear Lake ranks #4 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-12. 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 10 ft. Trophic State Index: 44.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	10 ft	B
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	44	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Fish Species

Black crappie Blackchin shiner Blacknose shiner Bluegill Bluntnose minnow Bowfin Brown bullhead Grass pickerel Green sunfish Iowa darter Northern pike Pumpkinseed Rock bass Spottail shiner Western banded killifish Yellow bullhead

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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #4 of 9 lakes in Jackson County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Clear Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Nearby Lakes in Jackson County

Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township

Clear Lake East Basin; Waterloo Township

Ackerson Lake; Napoleon Twp

Brown Lake Central Basin; Summit Township

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Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin

Middle Lake; Elba Township; Section 13

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Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft

Bear Lake East Basin; Pleasanton Township

Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft

Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft

Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft

Byram Lake West Central Basin; Fenton Township

Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft

Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin

Middle Lake; Elba Township; Section 13 Portage Lake Shavehead Lake East Basin; Porter Township Chippewa Lake Northeast Basin; Chippewa Township

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2022-09-12

Monitoring stations: 1