North Pond
Chippewa County, Michigan9 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↑ up from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 6 in the county
- Limited data
North Pond in Chippewa County, Michigan has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 39 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.5 µg/L. Surface area: 8.8 acres.
- Clarity
- 1.3 ft
- Typical in September
- 64°F
- Area
- 9 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 39 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 13.5 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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North Pond is a 9-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chippewa County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 11 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Chippewa County, North Pond ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-05-09. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What North Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing11 species recorded
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.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 39 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 13.5 µg/L. TSI 62. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 39 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13.5 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Temperature
North Pond typically sits around 64°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 61°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 65°F) and coldest in Feb (about 45°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 695 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full North Pond water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for North Pond, so its depth is not documented here.
Fish Species
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Fishing North Pond
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 9 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.004 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.39 µg/L/yr | 9 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +6.04 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 6 lakes in Chippewa County
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Frequently asked questions about North Pond
Where is North Pond?
- North Pond is a lake in Chippewa County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for North Pond?
- North Pond in Chippewa County, Michigan has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 39 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.5 µg/L. Surface area: 8.8 acres.
Is North Pond safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of North Pond?
- North Pond typically sits around 64°F at the surface in September, from 695 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
What fish are in North Pond?
- Fish species found in North Pond include Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Common shiner, Green sunfish, Iowa darter, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Spotted gar, Warmouth, Yellow perch. North Pond is located in Chippewa County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
90 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Bay Mills Indian Community, Michigan (Tribal)
BMIC_WQX90 samples · 2016–2023
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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.