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Shingle Lake South Basin; Lincoln Township

Clare County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Shingle Lake South Basin; Lincoln Township is a mesotrophic lake in Clare County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including Black crappie, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Clare County, Shingle Lake South Basin; Lincoln Township ranks #11 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 5.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No data
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.1 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	46	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Fish Species

Black crappie Bluegill Bluntnose minnow Iowa darter Johnny darter Largemouth bass Northern pike Pumpkinseed Rock bass White sucker Yellow bullhead Yellow perch

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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #11 of 12 lakes in Clare County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Shingle Lake South Basin; Lincoln Township holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.

A
Windover Lake South Basin; Freeman Township
Clare County · 2.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)

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Windover Lake South Basin; Freeman Township

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-09-10

Monitoring stations: 1