Tippy Pond Manistee Arm
Manistee County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Tippy Pond Manistee Arm is a mesotrophic lake in Manistee County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2025. 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, local state DNR records, last sampled 2025-10-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 12 lakes in Manistee County
Nearby Lakes in Manistee County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft
Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft
Kalkaska County · Clarity: 16 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft
Iron County · Clarity: 16 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: 2025-10-07
Monitoring stations: 1