Spider Lake West Basin
Grand Traverse County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Spider Lake West Basin is a mesotrophic lake in Grand Traverse County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Largemouth bass. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Grand Traverse County, Spider Lake West Basin ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 20 lakes in Grand Traverse County
Nearby Lakes in Grand Traverse County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft
Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft
Kalkaska County · Clarity: 16 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft
Iron County · Clarity: 16 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Spider Lake West Basin 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 (2.06 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: 2023-09-11
Monitoring stations: 1