Cranberry Lake
Jackson County, Michigan97 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from EGLE for this lake.
- 32 ft max depth
- Limited data
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Cranberry Lake in Jackson County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 96.6 acres.
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Cranberry Lake is a 97-acre lake in Jackson County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 32 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including Black bullhead, Black crappie, and Blackchin shiner.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-03-12. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Cranberry Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing14 species recorded
- Deep water32 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
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.
No clarity data.
| Metric | Value | EPA condition class |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples |
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Cranberry Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -2 m/yr | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cranberry Lake
Where is Cranberry Lake?
- Cranberry Lake is a lake in Jackson 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 Jackson County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 96.6 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 32 feet. The lake covers 96.6 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 Jackson County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS1 sample · 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.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)