Eagle Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Van Buren County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, and Bluegill. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Van Buren County, Eagle Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2022-09-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Fish Species
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Fishing Eagle Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +3.345 m/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.3 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Recreation & Access
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Eagle Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 60 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 15 lakes in Van Buren County
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Eagle Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Bp Products North America IncLawrence · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MIG080088
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2022-09-26
Monitoring stations: 1