Stony Lake
Oceana County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Stony Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Oceana County, MI. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Oceana County, Stony Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 5 lakes in Oceana County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Stony Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BWhite Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland TownshipMuskegon County · 13.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BWhite L 1000ft Southeast Long Pt; Fruitland Township Section 6 LakeMuskegon County · 13.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BPentwater Lake Northwest Basin; Pentwater TownshipOceana County · 14.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CStony Lake West Basin NorthOceana County · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
Nearby Lakes in Oceana County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Stony Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601011006-01 · Official waterbody report
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: 2022-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1