Whitewood Lake
Livingston County, Michigan68 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae sit in the clean band for this region.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Mercury
- #7 of 9 in the county
- 50 ft max depth
Whitewood Lake in Livingston County, Michigan has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 67.6 acres.
- Clarity
- 10 ft
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Area
- 68 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 20 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Whitewood Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 50 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Whitewood Lake is a 68-acre mesotrophic lake in Livingston County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Northern pike. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Livingston County, Whitewood Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Whitewood Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10 ft of visibility
- Deep water50 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Whitewood Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, pesticides, pFAS, pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Phosphorus 20 µg/L. TSI 46. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Whitewood Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 9 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.19 m/yr | 9 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.24 µg/L/yr | 7 |
EPA Impairment Status
Whitewood Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040900050307-24 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 9 lakes in Livingston County
Nearby Lakes in Livingston County
Frequently asked questions about Whitewood Lake
Where is Whitewood Lake?
- Whitewood Lake is a lake in Livingston County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Whitewood Lake?
- Whitewood Lake in Livingston County, Michigan has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 67.6 acres.
Is Whitewood Lake safe to swim in?
- The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Whitewood Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, pesticides, pFAS, pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Whitewood Lake?
- Whitewood Lake has a maximum depth of 50 feet. The lake covers 67.6 acres.
What fish are in Whitewood Lake?
- Fish species found in Whitewood Lake include Northern pike. Whitewood Lake is located in Livingston County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
109 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS109 samples · 2016–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)