Shingle Lake South Basin; Lincoln Township is a mesotrophic lake in Clare County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including Black crappie, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. 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, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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
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Fish Species
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +4.65 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Shingle Lake South Basin; Lincoln Township averages about 65°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 67°F) and coldest in Mar (about 36°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 344 field readings (2016–2018) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Shingle Lake South Basin; Lincoln Township water temperature breakdown →
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Shingle Lake South Basin; Lincoln Township, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 40 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 12 lakes in Clare County
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Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-10
Monitoring stations: 1