Langford Lake; Deepest Basin; Watersmeet Township is a mesotrophic lake in Gogebic County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 11 documented fish species including Bluegill, Central mudminnow, and Largemouth bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 39 other monitored lakes in Gogebic County, Langford Lake; Deepest Basin; Watersmeet Township ranks #30 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Langford Lake; Deepest Basin; Watersmeet Township averages about 68°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 70°F) and coldest in Sep (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 30 field readings (2023–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Langford Lake; Deepest Basin; Watersmeet Township water temperature breakdown →
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Langford Lake; Deepest Basin; Watersmeet Township, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 15 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #30 of 40 lakes in Gogebic County
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EPA Impairment Status
Langford Lake; Deepest Basin; Watersmeet Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040201020103-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.1 km)
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
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-08
Monitoring stations: 1