Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township is a mesotrophic lake in Leelanau County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Leelanau County, Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2021-09-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.8 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township averages about 66°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 68°F) and coldest in May (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 1,432 field readings (2011–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township water temperature breakdown →
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 62 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 21 lakes in Leelanau County
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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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2021-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1