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LakeQuality

Steamboat Bay Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 9.8 ft. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.

Cleanliness Snapshot

MetricSteamboat Bay LakeMinnesota avg
Water Clarity (Secchi)9.8 ft
Phosphorus15 µg/L<30 = clean
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)3 µg/L<10 = clean
Trophic State Index43<50 = clean

How does Steamboat Bay Lake compare?

Steamboat Bay Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #64 of 104 lakes in Cass County by water quality score.