Wolf Lake
Lake County, Michigan407 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae sit in the clean band for this region.
- Mesotrophic
- #7 of 7 in the county
- Limited data
Wolf Lake in Lake County, Michigan has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Surface area: 407.3 acres.
- Clarity
- 10.5 ft
- Area
- 407 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 10 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Wolf Lake is a 407-acre mesotrophic lake in Lake County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Largemouth bass and Yellow perch. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Wolf Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Wolf Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10.5 ft of visibility
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. TSI 40. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 407 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Wolf Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Fish Species
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Fishing Wolf Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.087 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.78 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Lake County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Wolf Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Wolf Lake
Where is Wolf Lake?
- Wolf Lake is a lake in Lake County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Wolf Lake?
- Wolf Lake in Lake County, Michigan has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Surface area: 407.3 acres.
Is Wolf Lake safe to swim in?
- The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What fish are in Wolf Lake?
- Fish species found in Wolf Lake include Largemouth bass, Yellow perch. Wolf Lake is located in Lake County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
13 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_MICORPS13 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.