What is the water-quality readings for Caribou Lake?

Caribou Lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. Water clarity reads 10.5 feet (Secchi depth). Caribou Lake has too little recent summer sampling to compare with the Minnesota state average.

Where is Caribou Lake?

Caribou Lake is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It spans 539 acres with a maximum depth of 21 feet. 11 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Caribou Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Caribou Lake in St. Louis 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: 10.5 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	10.5 ft
Maximum Depth	21 ft
Location	St. Louis County, Minnesota

How does Caribou Lake compare?

Caribou 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 10.5 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.

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