Cranberry Lake
Oakland County, Michigan24 acresView mapDirections
EGLE publishes the water-quality measurements for Cranberry Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 25 ft max depth
- Limited data
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Cranberry Lake in Oakland County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 23.7 acres.
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Cranberry Lake is a 24-acre mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including Black bullhead, Black crappie, and Blackchin shiner. Compared to the 28 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Cranberry Lake ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Cranberry Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing14 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Cranberry Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Cranberry Lake
These are the measurements EGLE publishes for Cranberry Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. Phosphorus 23 µg/L. TSI 48.
| Metric | Value | EPA condition class |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.5 ft | Measured, not scored |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Cranberry Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.181 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.41 µg/L/yr | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cranberry Lake
Where is Cranberry Lake?
- Cranberry Lake is a lake in Oakland County, Michigan. Its water-quality measurements are published by EGLE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Cranberry Lake?
- Cranberry Lake in Oakland County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 23.7 acres.
Is Cranberry Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Cranberry Lake?
- Cranberry Lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet. The lake covers 23.7 acres.
What fish are in Cranberry Lake?
- Fish species found in Cranberry Lake include 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. Cranberry Lake is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
107 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS107 samples · 2016–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.