Indian Lake
Kalamazoo County, Michigan790 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
↑ up from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #1 of 7 in the county
- 75 ft max depth
Indian Lake in Kalamazoo County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 75 ft. Surface area: 789.7 acres.
- Clarity
- 9.5 ft
- Typical in September
- 58°F
- Max depth
- 75 ft
- Area
- 790 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Indian Lake is a 790-acre mesotrophic lake in Kalamazoo County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 75 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Lake herring. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Kalamazoo County, Indian Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Indian Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Deep water75 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.8 µg/L. TSI 41. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Water Temperature
Indian Lake typically sits around 58°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 58°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 59°F) and coldest in Apr (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 2,158 field readings (2010–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Indian Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 75 ft |
| Surface Area | 790 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Indian Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 8 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.41 m/yr | 8 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.51 µg/L/yr | 7 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.25 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 7 lakes in Kalamazoo County
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Lake
Where is Indian Lake?
- Indian Lake is a lake in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Indian Lake?
- Indian Lake in Kalamazoo County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 75 ft. Surface area: 789.7 acres.
Is Indian Lake safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Indian Lake?
- Indian Lake typically sits around 58°F at the surface in September, from 2,158 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Indian Lake?
- Indian Lake has a maximum depth of 75 feet. The lake covers 789.7 acres.
What fish are in Indian Lake?
- Fish species found in Indian Lake include Lake herring. Indian Lake is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
163 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS163 samples · 2016–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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.