Rose Lake
Osceola County, Michigan373 acresView mapDirections
Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored.
- 30 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Rose Lake in Osceola County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 372.7 acres.
- Clarity
- 10.8 ft
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Area
- 373 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Rose Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 30 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Rose Lake has no grade
Rose Lake has monitoring on record from one station, but only water clarity was measured. LakeQuality’s A–F letter uses total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity against EPA National Lakes Assessment condition classes. With none of those grading measurements on record, Rose Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 10.8-foot median from 22 readings collected 2020–2022 is still shown as clarity, but clarity alone cannot earn a letter.
Not Rated is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Rose Lake is a 373-acre lake in Osceola County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 30 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including American brook lamprey, Black bullhead, and Bluntnose minnow. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2022-10-01. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Rose Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10.8 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing8 species recorded
- Deep water30 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Rose Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. TSI 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft |
| Surface Area | 373 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Rose LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Rose Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.464 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.71 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.45 µg/L/yr | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Rose Lake
Where is Rose Lake?
- Rose Lake is a lake in Osceola County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Rose Lake?
- Rose Lake in Osceola County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 372.7 acres.
Is Rose Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Rose Lake?
- Rose Lake has a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake covers 372.7 acres.
What fish are in Rose Lake?
- Fish species found in Rose Lake include American brook lamprey, Black bullhead, Bluntnose minnow, Creek chub, Johnny darter, Mottled sculpin, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed. Rose Lake is located in Osceola County, Michigan.
Are there boat ramps on Rose Lake?
- Rose Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Rose Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
22 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS22 samples · 2020–2022
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