How Clean Is Little Winnibigoshish Lake?
Little Winnibigoshish 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): 8.4 ft. Phosphorus: 32 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Little Winnibigoshish Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 32 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.5 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does Little Winnibigoshish Lake compare?
Little Winnibigoshish Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #63 of 72 lakes in Itasca County by water quality score.