Squaw Lake Central Basin; Blue Lake Township
Kalkaska County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Squaw Lake Central Basin; Blue Lake Township is a mesotrophic lake in Kalkaska County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including Blacknose shiner, Bluntnose minnow, and Green sunfish. Compared to the 23 other monitored lakes in Kalkaska County, Squaw Lake Central Basin; Blue Lake Township ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 16 ft down. Chlorophyll-a: 8.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 16 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.3 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #21 of 24 lakes in Kalkaska County
Nearby Lakes in Kalkaska County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft
Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft
Iron County · Clarity: 16 ft
Leelanau County · Clarity: 15.5 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: 2023-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1