Hubbard Lake Central Basin is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Alcona County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Lake herring and Lake whitefish. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Alcona County, Hubbard Lake Central Basin ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 17 ft down. Trophic State Index: 36.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 17 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 36 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Hubbard Lake Central Basin averages about 61°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 63°F) and coldest in May (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 1,245 field readings (2010–2016) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Hubbard Lake Central Basin water temperature breakdown →
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Hubbard Lake Central Basin, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 80 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 8 lakes in Alcona County
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EPA Impairment Status
Hubbard Lake Central Basin is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040700060504-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.51 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-08
Monitoring stations: 1