Webinguaw Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Newaygo County, Michigan. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 10 documented fish species including Bluegill, Central mudminnow, and Golden shiner. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 16 other monitored lakes in Newaygo County, Webinguaw Lake ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Webinguaw Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 13 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 17 lakes in Newaygo County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1