Hanbury Lake
Dickinson County, Michigan79 acresView mapDirections
EGLE publishes the water-quality measurements for Hanbury Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Mercury
- Public access
- Limited data
Hanbury Lake in Dickinson County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Surface area: 79.4 acres.
Hanbury Lake is a 79-acre mesotrophic lake in Dickinson County, Michigan. The lake supports 17 documented fish species including Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, and Blacknose shiner. Public access is available. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Dickinson County, Hanbury Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2016-09-13. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Hanbury Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water14 ft of visibility
- Fishing17 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Hanbury Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Hanbury Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Hanbury Lake
These are the measurements EGLE publishes for Hanbury Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.7 µg/L. TSI 39.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 14ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 10µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 2.7µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 39 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
Surface area
79 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by EGLE
No bathymetric survey has been published for Hanbury Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
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EPA Impairment Status
Hanbury Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040301080408-02 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Hanbury Lake
Where is Hanbury Lake?
- Hanbury Lake is a lake in Dickinson County, Michigan. Its water-quality measurements are published by EGLE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Hanbury Lake?
- Hanbury Lake in Dickinson County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Surface area: 79.4 acres.
Is Hanbury Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Hanbury Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
What fish are in Hanbury Lake?
- Fish species found in Hanbury Lake include Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Central mudminnow, Common shiner, Fathead minnow, Golden shiner, Green sunfish, Iowa darter, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Western banded killifish, White sucker, Yellow perch. Hanbury Lake is located in Dickinson County, Michigan.
Can I fish at Hanbury Lake?
- Public access to Hanbury Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Michigan's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS26 samples · 2016
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database