What is the water-quality readings for Elm Island Lake?

Elm Island Lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. Water clarity reads 4 feet (Secchi depth). Elm Island Lake has too little recent summer sampling to compare with the Minnesota state average.

Where is Elm Island Lake?

Elm Island Lake is located in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It spans 520 acres with a maximum depth of 25 feet. 15 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Elm Island Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Elm Island Lake in Aitkin 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: 4 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	4 ft
Maximum Depth	25 ft
Location	Aitkin County, Minnesota

How does Elm Island Lake compare?

Elm Island 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 4 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment.

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