Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township
Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township in Kent County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 13.5 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township is a mesotrophic lake in Kent County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2019. 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 with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Kent County, Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2019-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
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Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.658 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.1 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.32 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 10 lakes in Kent County
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Frequently asked questions about Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township
Where is Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township?
- Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township is a lake in Kent County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township?
- Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township in Kent County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L.
Is Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What fish are in Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township?
- Fish species found in Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township include Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Green sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern longear sunfish, Rock bass, Yellow perch. Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township is located in Kent County, Michigan.
Are there boat ramps on Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township?
- Muskellunge Lake Northeast Central Basin; Spencer Township has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Public access is listed as yes.
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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)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory