White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Muskegon County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Muskegon County, White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 8.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.4 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.55 m/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.8 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township averages about 67°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 69°F) and coldest in May (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 803 field readings (2013–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 12 lakes in Muskegon County
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White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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EPA Impairment Status
White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601010904-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.93 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Occidental Chem Corp-GwcuMontague · 0.2 mi away · NPDES MI0002631Recent violation
- Howmet Castings-WhitehallWhitehall · 1.5 mi away · NPDES MIG250378Recent violation
- Miller Springs-MontagueMontague · 0.8 mi away · NPDES MI0056901
- Koch Chemical CompanyMuskegon · 2.1 mi away · NPDES MIP000085
- Wesco #48-MontagueMontague · 2.8 mi away · NPDES MIG080964
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
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: 2023-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1