Epidote Lake
Keweenaw County, MichiganView mapDirections
Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored.
- Limited data
Epidote Lake in Keweenaw County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility.
- Clarity
- 7.2 ft
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Why Epidote Lake has no grade
Epidote Lake has monitoring on record from one station, but only water clarity was measured. LakeQuality’s A–F letter uses total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity against EPA National Lakes Assessment condition classes. With none of those grading measurements on record, Epidote Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 7.2-foot median from 3 readings collected 2024 is still shown as clarity, but clarity alone cannot earn a letter.
Not Rated is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Epidote Lake is a lake in Keweenaw County, Michigan. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Blacknose shiner, Golden shiner, and Northern pike.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2024-08-26. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Epidote Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing6 species recorded
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Epidote Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. TSI 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Epidote Lake
- Chippewa Harbor3.0 km
- Moskey Basin3.2 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Epidote Lake
Where is Epidote Lake?
- Epidote Lake is a lake in Keweenaw County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Epidote Lake?
- Epidote Lake in Keweenaw County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility.
Is Epidote Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What fish are in Epidote Lake?
- Fish species found in Epidote Lake include Blacknose shiner, Golden shiner, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Slimy sculpin, Yellow perch. Epidote Lake is located in Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Are there campgrounds on Epidote Lake?
- Epidote Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Chippewa Harbor, Moskey Basin. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- National Park Service Water Resources Division
11NPSWRD_WQX3 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- Secchi Disk
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles