Lake Geneserath
Charlevoix County, Michigan480 acresView mapDirections
Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored.
- 50 ft max depth
- Limited data
Lake Geneserath in Charlevoix County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 16.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 479.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 16.5 ft
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Area
- 480 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Lake Geneserath, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 50 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Lake Geneserath has no grade
Lake Geneserath has monitoring on record from one station, but only water clarity was measured. LakeQuality’s A–F letter uses total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity against EPA National Lakes Assessment condition classes. With none of those grading measurements on record, Lake Geneserath is Not Rated — not an F. Its 16.5-foot median from 11 readings collected 2022 is still shown as clarity, but clarity alone cannot earn a letter.
Not Rated is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. 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.
Lake Geneserath is a 480-acre lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, and Brown bullhead.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2022-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Geneserath is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water16.5 ft of visibility
- Fishing12 species recorded
- Deep water50 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Lake Geneserath
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 16.5 ft down. TSI 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 16.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| 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 | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Lake Geneserath
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2 µg/L/yr | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Geneserath
Where is Lake Geneserath?
- Lake Geneserath is a lake in Charlevoix 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 Lake Geneserath?
- Lake Geneserath in Charlevoix County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 16.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 479.9 acres.
Is Lake Geneserath safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Geneserath?
- Lake Geneserath has a maximum depth of 50 feet. The lake covers 479.9 acres.
What fish are in Lake Geneserath?
- Fish species found in Lake Geneserath include Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brown bullhead, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Northern Logperch, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, White sucker, Yellow perch. Lake Geneserath is located in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
11 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS11 samples · 2022
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.