Lake Gogebic is a mesotrophic lake in Gogebic County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Yellow perch. Public access is available. Compared to the 39 other monitored lakes in Gogebic County, Lake Gogebic ranks #28 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2022-09-05. 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 8.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.3 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fish Species
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Current Conditions
Latest reading Jul 6, 2026, 5:15 AM from USGS gauge 04035995. See live data ↗ — readings update every 15–60 minutes; this page refreshes on each build.
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Lake Gogebic, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 35 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #28 of 40 lakes in Gogebic County
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake Gogebic is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040201020404-03 · Official waterbody report
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-05
Monitoring stations: 1