South Bar Lake
Leelanau County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
South Bar Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Leelanau County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Leelanau County, South Bar Lake ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.3 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #21 of 21 lakes in Leelanau County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
South Bar Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AGlen Lake North Cent Basin; Glen Arbor Township Section 35Leelanau County · 6.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ANorth Bar LakeLeelanau County · 1.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AGlen Lake Southeast Basin; Empire Township Section 4Leelanau County · 4.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AOtter LakeBenzie County · 5.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BSouth Bar Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Empire TownshipLeelanau County · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Leelanau County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Cass County · Clarity: 7 ft
Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Muskegon County · Clarity: 6.8 ft
Gladwin County · Clarity: 9 ft
Montmorency County · Clarity: 9 ft
Oakland County · Clarity: 9 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1