How Clean Is Rice Lake?
Rice Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 13.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Rice Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 13.8 ft | — |
| Trophic State Index | 39 | <50 = clean |
How does Rice Lake compare?
Rice Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #66 of 141 lakes in Itasca County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 4 years of records.