Twin Lakes is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Oakland County, Michigan. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 7 documented fish species including Bluegill, Fathead minnow, and Golden shiner. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Twin Lakes ranks #43 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2022-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fish Species
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Fishing Twin Lakes
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.89 m/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -1.3 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #43 of 45 lakes in Oakland County
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Twin Lakes holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-23
Monitoring stations: 1