Crystal Lake Central Basin
Crystal Lake Central Basin in Oceana County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 34 ft. Surface area: 85.6 acres.
- Clarity
- 13.5 ft
- Max depth
- 34 ft
- Area
- 86 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
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Crystal Lake Central Basin is a 86-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Oceana County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 34 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2016. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Emerald shiner and Smallmouth bass. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Oceana County, Crystal Lake Central Basin ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2016-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.1 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 34 ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
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County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 5 lakes in Oceana County
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Frequently asked questions about Crystal Lake Central Basin
Where is Crystal Lake Central Basin?
- Crystal Lake Central Basin is a lake in Oceana County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Crystal Lake Central Basin?
- Crystal Lake Central Basin in Oceana County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 34 ft. Surface area: 85.6 acres.
Is Crystal Lake Central Basin safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Crystal Lake Central Basin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 1.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Crystal Lake Central Basin?
- Crystal Lake Central Basin has a maximum depth of 34 feet. The lake covers 85.6 acres.
What fish are in Crystal Lake Central Basin?
- Fish species found in Crystal Lake Central Basin include Emerald shiner, Smallmouth bass. Crystal Lake Central Basin is located in Oceana County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
21 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS21 samples · 2016
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)