Devils Lake Central Basin North is a mesotrophic lake in Lenawee County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Bluegill, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch. Public access is available. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Lenawee County, Devils Lake Central Basin North ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.8 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.9 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fish Species
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Fishing Devils Lake Central Basin North
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +2.085 m/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Water Temperature
Devils Lake Central Basin North averages about 62°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 64°F) and coldest in May (about 55°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 1,177 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Devils Lake Central Basin North water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 8 lakes in Lenawee County
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EPA Impairment Status
Devils Lake Central Basin North is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI041000060101-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.44 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1