What is the water-quality readings for Buck Lake?

Buck Lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. Water clarity reads 12 feet (Secchi depth). Buck Lake has too little recent summer sampling to compare with the Minnesota state average.

Buck Lake is located in Itasca County, Minnesota. It spans 495 acres with a maximum depth of 31 feet. 12 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Buck Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Buck Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 12 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	12 ft
Maximum Depth	31 ft
Location	Itasca County, Minnesota

How does Buck Lake compare?

Buck Lake is not rated for water quality — it does not have enough recent summer sampling for a readings, so it is not compared with the Minnesota state average.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 12 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.

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