Dissolved and particulate P speciation was studied in Green Bay, Lake Michigan.
Steep gradients in P species exist from eutrophic river to mesotrophic bay waters.
Low DIP, high DOP and high DOC/DOP ratios were observed throughout Green Bay.
Hypoxia and sediment resuspension appeared to enhance DIP release from sediments.
High particle-reactivity of P may be a factor for P-limitation in lake waters.