Fox Lake
Charlevoix County, Michigan77 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.
- 17 ft max depth
- Limited data
Fox Lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 77.1 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.9 ft
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Area
- 77 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Why Fox Lake has no grade
Fox 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, Fox Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 4.9-foot median from 29 readings collected 2017–2022 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.
Fox Lake is a 77-acre lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 17 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 9 documented fish species including Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, and Bluegill.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2022-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Fox Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing9 species recorded
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Fox Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. TSI 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Fox Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.195 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -3.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Lake
Where is Fox Lake?
- Fox Lake is a lake in Charlevoix 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 Fox Lake?
- Fox Lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 77.1 acres.
Is Fox Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Fox Lake?
- Fox Lake has a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake covers 77.1 acres.
What fish are in Fox Lake?
- Fish species found in Fox Lake include Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Golden shiner, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth bass, Western banded killifish, Yellow perch. Fox Lake is located in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS29 samples · 2017–2022
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.