Eagle Lake East Basin; Paw Paw Township
Van Buren County, WisconsinOligotrophic
Eagle Lake East Basin; Paw Paw Township is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Van Buren County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, and Bluegill. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Van Buren County, Eagle Lake East Basin; Paw Paw Township ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 17 ft down. Chlorophyll-a: 3.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 17 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.8 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 15 lakes in Van Buren County
Nearby Lakes in Van Buren County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft
Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft
Kalkaska County · Clarity: 16 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft
Iron County · Clarity: 16 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-25
Monitoring stations: 1