Wycamp Lake
Emmet County, Michigan609 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
- Oligotrophic
- #3 of 4 in the county
- 7 ft max depth
- Limited data
Wycamp Lake in Emmet County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 7 ft. Surface area: 609.4 acres.
- Typical in October
- 54°F
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Area
- 609 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 17 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 2 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Wycamp Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 7 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Wycamp Lake is a 609-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Emmet County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 7 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Emmet County, Wycamp Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2024-10-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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 A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2 µg/L. TSI 41. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Water Temperature
Wycamp Lake typically sits around 54°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 73°F) and coldest in Feb (about 35°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2014–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Wycamp Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 7 ft |
| Surface Area | 609 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fishing Wycamp Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.43 µg/L/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.36 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Emmet County
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Frequently asked questions about Wycamp Lake
Where is Wycamp Lake?
- Wycamp Lake is a lake in Emmet County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Wycamp Lake?
- Wycamp Lake in Emmet County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 7 ft. Surface area: 609.4 acres.
Is Wycamp Lake safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Wycamp Lake?
- Wycamp Lake typically sits around 54°F at the surface in October, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2014–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Wycamp Lake?
- Wycamp Lake has a maximum depth of 7 feet. The lake covers 609.4 acres.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
LTBBWATR_WQX18 samples · 2018–2024
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 4500 P F ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry Automated Ascorbic Acid Method
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)