Farewell Lake
Jackson County, Michigan212 acresView 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.
- 43 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Farewell Lake in Jackson County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 43 ft. Surface area: 212.4 acres.
- Clarity
- 13.8 ft
- Max depth
- 43 ft
- Area
- 212 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Farewell Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 43 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Farewell Lake has no grade
Farewell 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, Farewell Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 13.8-foot median from 93 readings collected 2016–2022 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.
Farewell Lake is a 212-acre lake in Jackson County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 43 feet. Phosphorus level is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 18 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, and Bluegill. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2022-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Farewell Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water13.8 ft of visibility
- Fishing18 species recorded
- Deep water43 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Farewell Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 13.8 ft. TSI 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 43 ft |
| Surface Area | 212 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Fish Species
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Fishing Farewell Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 8 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.103 m/yr | 8 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.2 µg/L/yr | 7 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.12 µg/L/yr | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about Farewell Lake
Where is Farewell Lake?
- Farewell Lake is a lake in Jackson 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 Farewell Lake?
- Farewell Lake in Jackson County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 43 ft. Surface area: 212.4 acres.
Is Farewell Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Farewell Lake?
- Farewell Lake has a maximum depth of 43 feet. The lake covers 212.4 acres.
What fish are in Farewell Lake?
- Fish species found in Farewell Lake include Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brook silverside, Central mudminnow, Common shiner, Green sunfish, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Mimic shiner, Mottled sculpin, Northern logperch, Northern longear sunfish, Tadpole madtom, Western banded killifish, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch. Farewell Lake is located in Jackson County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
93 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS93 samples · 2016–2022
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.