How Clean Is Little Gunflint Lake?
Little Gunflint 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): 16.2 ft. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Little Gunflint Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 16.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 35 | <50 = clean |
How does Little Gunflint Lake compare?
Little Gunflint Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #25 of 128 lakes in Cook County by water quality score.