West Twin Lake
Montmorency County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
West Twin Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Montmorency County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Largemouth bass. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Montmorency County, West Twin Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-06-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 6 lakes in Montmorency County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
West Twin Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABig Bear Lake East Basin; Charlton Township T29n R1w. Section 1Otsego County · 4.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AAvery Lake North Basin; T29nr2eMontmorency County · 9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AWest Twin Lake East Basin; Albert TownshipMontmorency County · 0.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AEast Twin Lake South Central Basin; Albert TownshipMontmorency County · 2.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Montmorency 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: 2023-06-25
Monitoring stations: 1