What is the water quality grade for Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township?

Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township in Muskegon County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.4 µg/L.

Is Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What fish are in Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township?

Fish species found in Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township include Black bullhead, Black crappie, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brook stickleback, Brook trout, Brown bullhead, Central mudminnow, Common shiner, Creek chub, Golden shiner, Lake herring, Largemouth bass, Mottled sculpin, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow smelt, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Spotted gar, White sucker, Yellow perch. Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township is located in Muskegon County, Wisconsin.

Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township

Muskegon County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township is a mesotrophic lake in Muskegon County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 22 documented fish species including Black bullhead, Black crappie, and Bluegill. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Muskegon County, Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township ranks #2 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

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 4.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	10.5 ft	B
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	4.4 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	44	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Fish Species

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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #2 of 12 lakes in Muskegon County

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EPA Impairment Status

Duck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Pathogens (E. coli, fecal)

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601021001-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1 km)

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-09-15

Monitoring stations: 1