Spider Lake
Grand Traverse County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Spider Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Grand Traverse County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Largemouth bass. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Grand Traverse County, Spider Lake ranks #18 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #18 of 20 lakes in Grand Traverse County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Spider Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AArbutus Lake South Central BasinGrand Traverse County · 1.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ASpider Lake West BasinGrand Traverse County · 0.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ARennie Lake; Central Basin; East Bay TownshipGrand Traverse County · 1.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Grand Traverse County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Spider Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601050506-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.44 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-07
Monitoring stations: 1