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Cranberry Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Independence Township

Oakland County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Cranberry Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Independence Township is a mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including Black bullhead, Black crappie, and Blackchin shiner. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Cranberry Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Independence Township ranks #33 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Trophic State Index: 47.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	8 ft	C
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	47	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Fish Species

Black bullhead Black crappie Blackchin shiner Bluegill Common shiner Golden shiner Green sunfish Iowa darter Largemouth bass Mimic shiner Northern pike Pumpkinseed Yellow bullhead Yellow perch

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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #33 of 45 lakes in Oakland County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Cranberry Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Independence Township holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.

A
Lotus Lake Southeast Basin; Waterford Township Section 5
Oakland County · 3.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-09-15

Monitoring stations: 1