Tippy Pond Manistee Arm is a mesotrophic lake in Manistee County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Manistee County, Tippy Pond Manistee Arm ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2026-04-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 12.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 12.7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Tippy Pond Manistee Arm
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.02 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Water Temperature
Tippy Pond Manistee Arm averages about 67°F at the surface in summer, 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 →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 12 lakes in Manistee County
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2026-04-22
Monitoring stations: 1