How Clean Is Bear Island Lake?
Bear Island Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 7 ft. Trophic State Index: 49.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Bear Island Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7 ft | — |
| Trophic State Index | 49 | <50 = clean |
How does Bear Island Lake compare?
Bear Island Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #109 of 187 lakes in St. Louis County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 4 years of records.