Little Platte Lake North Basin is a mesotrophic lake in Benzie County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including Bluntnose minnow, Common shiner, and Johnny darter. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 34 other monitored lakes in Benzie County, Little Platte Lake North Basin ranks #32 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2021-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Little Platte Lake North Basin averages about 75°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 76°F) and coldest in May (about 71°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 24 field readings (2021–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Platte Lake North Basin water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #32 of 35 lakes in Benzie County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Little Platte Lake North Basin holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AOtter LakeBenzie County · 2.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALoon LakeBenzie County · 3.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALoon Lake; Lake TwpBenzie County · 3.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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EPA Impairment Status
Little Platte Lake North Basin is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601040206-03 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.92 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: 2021-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1