How Clean Is Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake has poor water quality, with elevated phosphorus and algae. It received a water quality grade of D (Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5.2 ft. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 23.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pelican Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 23.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 58 | <50 = clean |
How does Pelican Lake compare?
Pelican Lake's grade of D falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #12 of 20 lakes in Pope County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.