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3 lakes in Michigan

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Water ABCD What do these grades mean?
Water quality grade
Water A
ExcellentClear, low-nutrient water. Typically oligotrophic with high clarity and little seasonal algae.
Water B
GoodHealthy water with moderate clarity. Some seasonal variation, no persistent problems.
Water C
FairProductive water — good fishing, reduced clarity. Algae possible in late summer.
Water D
PoorNutrient-rich or heavily drawn down. Swimmable conditions vary; check before you rely on them.

Computed from measured clarity, trophic state, and drawdown magnitude — not an opinion. See the formula.

Overall score, 1–10
8.0+
ExceptionalStrong on every axis we measure.
7.0–7.9
StrongClearly above average, usually with one standout axis.
6.0–6.9
SolidA good lake with a trade-off worth understanding.
5.0–5.9
MixedReal strengths and real compromises.
Under 5
CompromisedSomething material — volatility, water quality, or access.

Weighted: water 26% · recreation 22% · investment 20% · value 18% · access 14%.

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Beach Young State Park (9462588806).jpg Water A

Lake Charlevoix

Michigan · 17,200 acres
122 ft deep · 25 ft clarity
7.1
Stable 56 mi shore Natural
$730,000 median est. +3.7%
Michigan's Torch Lake.jpg Water A

Torch Lake

Michigan · 18,770 acres
285 ft deep · 30 ft clarity
7.0
Stable 41 mi shore Natural
$865,000 median est. +3.3%
Water D

Houghton Lake

Michigan · 20,044 acres
22 ft deep · 6 ft clarity
6.2
Stable 32 mi shore Natural
$215,000 median est. +6.9%

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