Star Lake; Norman Twp
Manistee County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Star Lake; Norman Twp is a mesotrophic lake in Manistee County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Manistee County, Star Lake; Norman Twp ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.4 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 12 lakes in Manistee County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Star Lake; Norman Twp holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALittle Bass LakeLake County · 8.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BBig Bass Lake North Basin; Elk TownshipLake County · 8.5 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Manistee County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 8 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: 2022-09-12
Monitoring stations: 1