Indian Lake Central Basin; Brady Township is a mesotrophic lake in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Lake herring. Public access is available. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Kalamazoo County, Indian Lake Central Basin; Brady Township ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.5 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.506 m/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -1.15 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Water Temperature
Indian Lake Central Basin; Brady Township averages about 58°F at the surface in summer, 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 Central Basin; Brady Township water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 12 lakes in Kalamazoo County
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Indian Lake Central Basin; Brady Township holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1