Muskellunge Lake
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EGLE publishes the water-quality measurements for Muskellunge Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Muskellunge Lake in Kent County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L.
Muskellunge Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Kent County, Michigan. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 10 documented fish species including Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, and Blacknose shiner. Public access is available. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Kent County, Muskellunge Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2019-09-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Muskellunge Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water13.5 ft of visibility
- Fishing10 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
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 Muskellunge Lake 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 Muskellunge Lake
These are the measurements EGLE publishes for Muskellunge Lake, 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 13.5 ft. Phosphorus 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 4 µg/L. TSI 40.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 13.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 8.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 4µg/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. | 40 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2016–2023).
Water clarity
Improving5 years
Phosphorus
Stable+0.1 µg/L/yr4 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+0.32 µg/L/yr4 years
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Frequently asked questions about Muskellunge Lake
Where is Muskellunge Lake?
- Muskellunge Lake is a lake in Kent County, Michigan. Its water-quality measurements are published by EGLE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Muskellunge Lake?
- Muskellunge Lake in Kent County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L.
Is Muskellunge Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What fish are in Muskellunge Lake?
- Fish species found in Muskellunge Lake include Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Green sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern longear sunfish, Rock bass, Yellow perch. Muskellunge Lake is located in Kent County, Michigan.
Can I fish at Muskellunge Lake?
- Public access to Muskellunge Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. 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
101 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2019. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS101 samples · 2016–2019
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.