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Duck Lake

Gogebic County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Duck Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Gogebic County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 16 documented fish species including Black crappie, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 39 other monitored lakes in Gogebic County, Duck Lake ranks #18 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	9.5 ft	C
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	45	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Fish Species

Black crappie Bluegill Bluntnose minnow Brook trout Central mudminnow Common shiner Creek chub Golden shiner Largemouth bass Mottled sculpin Northern pike Pumpkinseed Rock bass Smallmouth bass White sucker Yellow perch

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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #18 of 40 lakes in Gogebic County

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Duck Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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EPA Impairment Status

Duck Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).

Causes of impairment

Mercury

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

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040201020201-04 · Official waterbody report

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: 2022-09-17

Monitoring stations: 1