Indian Lake
Iron County, Michigan194 acresView mapDirections
Not enough samples to grade — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. No letter yet. Here is what we do have.
- Impaired · Pathogens (E. coli, fecal)
- 36 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Indian Lake in Iron County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 17 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 194.2 acres.
- Clarity
- 17 ft
- Max depth
- 36 ft
- Area
- 194 acres
- Public access
- Yes
Stays via Stay22
Stays near Indian Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Indian Lake in Iron County, Michigan — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Indian Lake
Prices for Sep 11–13, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Michigan’s top lakes →
Watch Indian Lake’s letter
Email me if this lake’s grade moves. Grades stay free.
Or email
Free interactive depth-contour map of Indian Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 36 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Indian Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Indian Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Indian Lake is a 194-acre lake in Iron County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 36 feet. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Iowa darter. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Indian Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water17 ft of visibility
- Deep water36 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Not ratedBacteria advisory
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Indian Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for pathogens (E. coli, fecal). Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Indian Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 17 ft down. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. TSI 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 17 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 36 ft |
| Surface Area | 194 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
Click a species to see every graded lake where it is documented.
Fishing Indian Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Indian 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 MI040301060405-05 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.03 km)
Graded lakes near Indian Lake
Indian Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
Nearby Lakes in Iron County
Frequently asked questions about Indian Lake
Where is Indian Lake?
- Indian Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Indian Lake?
- Indian Lake in Iron County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 17 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 194.2 acres.
Is Indian Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Indian Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for pathogens (E. coli, fecal). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Indian Lake?
- Indian Lake has a maximum depth of 36 feet. The lake covers 194.2 acres.
What fish are in Indian Lake?
- Fish species found in Indian Lake include Iowa darter. Indian Lake is located in Iron County, Michigan.
Explore Indian Lake across LakeQuality
Fish species and top-graded lakes across Michigan
Fish species and best lakes in Iron County
Species activity outlook by water temperature and season
Top lakes and where to stay in the Upper Peninsula area
Where to stay at Michigan's top lakes, each with its grade
Michigan's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked
More Michigan Lake Rankings
Other Lakes in Michigan
Oligotrophic Lakes in Michigan
Where this data comes from
9 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS9 samples · 2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)