Tippy Pond Manistee Arm
Manistee County, MichiganView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
- Oligotrophic
- #9 of 13 in the county
Tippy Pond Manistee Arm in Manistee County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 12.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.9 µg/L.
- Typical in September
- 64°F
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 12.3 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 0.9 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Tippy Pond Manistee Arm is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Manistee County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Manistee County, Tippy Pond Manistee Arm ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2026-06-08. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 12.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 0.9 µg/L. TSI 35. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 12.3 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 0.9 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Water Temperature
Tippy Pond Manistee Arm typically sits around 64°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 67°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 69°F) and coldest in Apr (about 46°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 1,149 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Tippy Pond Manistee Arm water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Tippy Pond Manistee Arm
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 9 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.72 µg/L/yr | 9 |
County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 13 lakes in Manistee County
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Frequently asked questions about Tippy Pond Manistee Arm
Where is Tippy Pond Manistee Arm?
- Tippy Pond Manistee Arm is a lake in Manistee County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Tippy Pond Manistee Arm?
- Tippy Pond Manistee Arm in Manistee County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 12.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.9 µg/L.
Is Tippy Pond Manistee Arm safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Tippy Pond Manistee Arm?
- Tippy Pond Manistee Arm typically sits around 64°F at the surface in September, from 1,149 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
768 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
LRBOI_WQX768 samples · 2016–2026
Analytical methods
- 4500 P F ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry Automated Ascorbic Acid Method
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.