Lancer Lake Southeast
Gladwin County, MichiganView mapDirections
EGLE publishes the water-quality measurements for Lancer Lake Southeast. Here is what has been measured.
- Oligotrophic
Lancer Lake Southeast in Gladwin County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 12 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.5 µg/L.
Lancer Lake Southeast is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Gladwin County, Michigan. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Gladwin County, Lancer Lake Southeast ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-08. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lancer Lake Southeast is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water12 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lancer Lake Southeast is safe to swim in today is a call for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lancer Lake Southeast
These are the measurements EGLE publishes for Lancer Lake Southeast, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft. Phosphorus 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 1.5 µg/L. TSI 41.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 12ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 18µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 1.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 41 | Oligotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. No reading is a swimming clearance.
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Water Temperature
Lancer Lake Southeast typically sits around 70°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 71°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 73°F) and coldest in May (about 58°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (58°F) to its warmest (73°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 524 field readings (2013–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lancer Lake Southeast water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Lake Lancer - 2Semi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Lancer Lake Southeast
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2016–2023).
Water clarity
Improving6 years
Phosphorus
Stable+0.31 µg/L/yr7 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-0.06 µg/L/yr7 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lancer Lake Southeast under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Butman Twp WwtpGladwin · 0.8 mi away · NPDES MI0027898Recent 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Lancer Lake Southeast
Where is Lancer Lake Southeast?
- Lancer Lake Southeast is a lake in Gladwin County, Michigan. Its water-quality measurements are published by EGLE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lancer Lake Southeast?
- Lancer Lake Southeast in Gladwin County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 12 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.5 µg/L.
Is Lancer Lake Southeast safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lancer Lake Southeast?
- Lancer Lake Southeast typically sits around 70°F at the surface in September, from 524 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2013–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lancer Lake Southeast?
- Lancer Lake Southeast has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Lancer - 2.
Can I fish at Lancer Lake Southeast?
- Lancer Lake Southeast has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Michigan's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
105 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_MICORPS105 samples · 2016–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory