Windover Lake
Clare County, Michigan68 acresView mapDirections
Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored.
- 60 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Windover Lake in Clare County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 15.3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 60 ft. Surface area: 67.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 15.3 ft
- Max depth
- 60 ft
- Area
- 68 acres
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Windover Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 60 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Windover Lake has no grade
Windover Lake has monitoring on record from one station, but only water clarity was measured. LakeQuality’s A–F letter uses total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity against EPA National Lakes Assessment condition classes. With none of those grading measurements on record, Windover Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 15.3-foot median from 65 readings collected 2016–2022 is still shown as clarity, but clarity alone cannot earn a letter.
Not Rated is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Windover Lake is a 68-acre lake in Clare County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 60 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, and Brook silverside. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2022-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Windover Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water15.3 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing8 species recorded
- Deep water60 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Windover Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 15.3 ft down. TSI 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Windover LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Windover Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.496 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.26 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.18 µg/L/yr | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Windover Lake
Where is Windover Lake?
- Windover Lake is a lake in Clare County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Windover Lake?
- Windover Lake in Clare County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 15.3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 60 ft. Surface area: 67.9 acres.
Is Windover Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Windover Lake?
- Windover Lake has a maximum depth of 60 feet. The lake covers 67.9 acres.
What fish are in Windover Lake?
- Fish species found in Windover Lake include Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brook silverside, Central mudminnow, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Northern longear sunfish, Western banded killifish. Windover Lake is located in Clare County, Michigan.
Are there boat ramps on Windover Lake?
- Windover Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Windover Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
65 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS65 samples · 2016–2022
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory