Lake George
Clare County, Michigan129 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
↑ up from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #4 of 5 in the county
- 25 ft max depth
Lake George in Clare County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 129.3 acres.
- Clarity
- 9.5 ft
- Typical in September
- 71°F
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Area
- 129 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake George is a 129-acre mesotrophic lake in Clare County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 25 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 8 documented fish species including Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, and Iowa darter. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Clare County, Lake George ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake George is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing8 species recorded
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 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.8 µg/L. TSI 43. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Water Temperature
Lake George typically sits around 71°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 79°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 81°F) and coldest in Mar (about 36°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 184 field readings (2016–2018) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake George water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 129 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Lake George
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 8 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.453 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.9 µg/L/yr | 7 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +1.07 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 5 lakes in Clare County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake George
Where is Lake George?
- Lake George is a lake in Clare County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake George?
- Lake George in Clare County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 129.3 acres.
Is Lake George 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 Lake George?
- Lake George typically sits around 71°F at the surface in September, from 184 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2018). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lake George?
- Lake George has a maximum depth of 25 feet. The lake covers 129.3 acres.
What fish are in Lake George?
- Fish species found in Lake George include Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Iowa darter, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch. Lake George is located in Clare County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
87 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_MICORPS87 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.