Upper Herring Lake; Central Basin; Blaine Township
Benzie County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Upper Herring Lake; Central Basin; Blaine Township is a mesotrophic lake in Benzie County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 18 documented fish species including Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, and Brown bullhead. Compared to the 34 other monitored lakes in Benzie County, Upper Herring Lake; Central Basin; Blaine Township ranks #31 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #31 of 35 lakes in Benzie County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Upper Herring Lake; Central Basin; Blaine Township holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALower Herring Lake East Basin; Blaire TownshipBenzie County · 1.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ACrystal Lake Central Basin; Lake Township Section 12Benzie County · 7.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Benzie County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 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: 2023-09-05
Monitoring stations: 1