How Clean Is Big Pine Lake?
Big Pine Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 16.5 ft. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Big Pine Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 16.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 40 | <50 = clean |
How does Big Pine Lake compare?
Big Pine Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #3 of 53 lakes in Aitkin County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.