Woods Lake Northeast Central Basin; Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo County, WisconsinEutrophic
Woods Lake Northeast Central Basin; Kalamazoo is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kalamazoo County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Kalamazoo County, Woods Lake Northeast Central Basin; Kalamazoo ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 12 lakes in Kalamazoo County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Woods Lake Northeast Central Basin; Kalamazoo holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BPaw Paw Lake East Central Basin; Texas TownshipKalamazoo County · 9.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BIndian Lake Central Basin; Brady TownshipKalamazoo County · 10 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Kalamazoo County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Cass County · Clarity: 7 ft
Leelanau County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Muskegon County · Clarity: 6.8 ft
Gladwin County · Clarity: 9 ft
Montmorency County · Clarity: 9 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-24
Monitoring stations: 1