What is the water quality grade for Paw Paw Lake?

Paw Paw Lake in Kalamazoo County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility.

Is Paw Paw Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Paw Paw Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What fish are in Paw Paw Lake?

Fish species found in Paw Paw Lake include Bluegill, Bowfin, Brook silverside, Grass pickerel. Paw Paw Lake is located in Kalamazoo County, Wisconsin.

Paw Paw Lake

Kalamazoo County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Paw Paw Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Kalamazoo County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Bluegill, Bowfin, and Brook silverside. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Kalamazoo County, Paw Paw Lake ranks #10 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	9 ft	C
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	45	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Fish Species

Bluegill Bowfin Brook silverside Grass pickerel

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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #10 of 12 lakes in Kalamazoo County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Paw Paw Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Paw Paw Lake East Central Basin; Texas Township

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Middle Lake; Elba Township; Section 13 Portage Lake Shavehead Lake East Basin; Porter Township Chippewa Lake Northeast Basin; Chippewa Township

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2022-09-17

Monitoring stations: 1