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Twin Lakes

Oakland County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic

Twin Lakes is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Oakland County, MI. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. 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, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-23. 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 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

Fish Species

Bluegill Fathead minnow Golden shiner Lake herring Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Yellow perch

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→ Best fishing times for Twin Lakes (14-day solunar calendar)

→ Is it safe to eat fish from Twin Lakes? (mercury & PFAS guide)

→ Twin Lakes fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #43 of 45 lakes in Oakland County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Twin Lakes holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Square Lake Central Basin; Bloomfield Township

Maceday Lake Central Basin; Waterford Township Section 7

Cass Lake South Central Basin; W. Bloomfield Township Section 3

Lake Orion East Central Basin; Orion Township Section 11

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Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft

Chippewa County · Clarity: 1.3 ft

Cass County · Clarity: 6 ft

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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