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Upper Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp

Benzie County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Upper Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp is a mesotrophic lake in Benzie County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 9 documented fish species including Bluntnose minnow, Common shiner, and Creek chub. Compared to the 34 other monitored lakes in Benzie County, Upper Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp ranks #17 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Good clarity, visible to about 11 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)11 ftB
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)3 µg/LA
Trophic State Index (TSI)42Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Fish Species

Bluntnose minnowCommon shinerCreek chubHornyhead chubMimic shinerNorthern longear sunfishRock bassRosyface shinerSand shiner

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→ Best fishing times for Upper Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp (14-day solunar calendar)

→ Is it safe to eat fish from Upper Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp? (mercury & PFAS guide)

→ Upper Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #17 of 35 lakes in Benzie County

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EPA Impairment Status

Upper Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

MercuryOxygen depletion (low DO)

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601040202-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.86 km)

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2022-09-09

Monitoring stations: 1