What is the water-quality readings for Cotton Lake?

Cotton Lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. Water clarity reads 11.5 feet (Secchi depth). Cotton Lake has too little recent summer sampling to compare with the Minnesota state average.

Where is Cotton Lake?

Cotton Lake is located in Becker County, Minnesota. It spans 1,763 acres with a maximum depth of 28 feet. 15 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Cotton Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Cotton Lake in Becker 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: 11.5 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	11.5 ft
Maximum Depth	28 ft
Location	Becker County, Minnesota

How does Cotton Lake compare?

Cotton 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 11.5 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.

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