How Clean Is Deer Lake?
Deer 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): 8.9 ft. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Deer Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.5 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does Deer Lake compare?
Deer Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #6 of 72 lakes in Itasca County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.