Is Garden Lake Safe for Swimming?
Garden Lake in Lake 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: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.4 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft |
| Location | Lake County, Minnesota |
How does Garden Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Garden Lake matches or beats the Minnesota state average. It ranks #2 of 35 lakes in Lake County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 5 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 4.4 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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