What is the water quality grade for Lower Herring Lake?

Lower Herring Lake in Benzie County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13.8 ft visibility.

Is Lower Herring Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lower Herring Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What fish are in Lower Herring Lake?

Fish species found in Lower Herring Lake include Black crappie, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brown bullhead, Common shiner, Creek chub, Emerald shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, Mimic shiner, Northern logperch, Northern longear sunfish, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, Spottail shiner, Trout-perch, Walleye, Western banded killifish, White bass, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch. Lower Herring Lake is located in Benzie County, Wisconsin.

Lower Herring Lake

Benzie County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Lower Herring Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Benzie County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 25 documented fish species including Black crappie, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 34 other monitored lakes in Benzie County, Lower Herring Lake ranks #27 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.