What is the water quality grade for Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township?

Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township in Kent County, Michigan received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.5 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L.

Is Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Kent County, Michigan

Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township

Grade BGood · 11.5 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township is a mesotrophic lake in Kent County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Kent County, Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	11.5 ft	B
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.6 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	45	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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Fish Species

Blackchin shiner Bluegill Bluntnose minnow Common shiner Golden shiner Green sunfish Iowa darter Largemouth bass Mimic shiner Pumpkinseed Rosyface shiner Sand shiner Yellow bullhead Yellow perch

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Fishing Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township

Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving

Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

Metric	Trend	Change/Year	Years
Water Clarity	↑ Improving	+4.155 m/yr	3
Chlorophyll-a	↑ Improving	-1.95 µg/L/yr	3

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

Water Temperature

Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township averages about 51°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 52°F) and coldest in May (about 47°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.