Indian Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Lake herring. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Kalamazoo County, Indian Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2022-09-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fish Species
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Fishing Indian Lake
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 |
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Indian Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 75 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 12 lakes in Kalamazoo County
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Indian Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Other Grade C Lakes in Michigan
St. Joseph County · Clarity: 6 ft
St. Joseph County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 8.3 ft
Van Buren County · Clarity: 8 ft
Van Buren County · Clarity: 8.3 ft
Barry County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Indian Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Landmark Corner StoreVicksburg · 4.5 mi away · NPDES MI0059212Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-26
Monitoring stations: 1