Stager Lake Central Basin
Iron County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Stager Lake Central Basin is a mesotrophic lake in Iron County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 9 documented fish species including Bluegill, Brook trout, and Common shiner. Compared to the 38 other monitored lakes in Iron County, Stager Lake Central Basin ranks #26 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-13. 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 13 ft. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #26 of 39 lakes in Iron County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Stager Lake Central Basin holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Iron 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
Stager Lake Central Basin is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040301060409-04 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.19 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: 2023-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1