Is Chisago Lake Safe for Swimming?
Chisago Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. 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: 4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 25.5 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 14.9 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 34 ft |
| Location | Chisago County, Minnesota |
How does Chisago Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Chisago Lake runs above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #19 of 30 lakes in Chisago County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 4 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 14.9 µg/L — moderate; acceptable for swimming on most days, but worth checking advisories.
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