Fox Lake
Muskegon County, WisconsinLimited DataHypereutrophic
Fox Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Muskegon County, MI. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluntnose minnow, and Golden shiner. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Muskegon County, Fox Lake ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 77.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 77 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 12 lakes in Muskegon County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Fox Lake holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ADuck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland TownshipMuskegon County · 8.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- BWhite Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland TownshipMuskegon County · 6.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BWhite L 1000ft Southeast Long Pt; Fruitland Township Section 6 LakeMuskegon County · 7.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- DFox Lake Central Basin; Dalton TownshipMuskegon County · 0 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
Nearby Lakes in Muskegon County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
Ottawa County · Clarity: 3 ft
Berrien County · Clarity: 3 ft
Berrien County · Clarity: 3 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Hillsdale County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Hillsdale County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Fox Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601010904-03 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.35 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1