Is Shields Lake Safe for Swimming?
Shields Lake in Rice 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: 2.5 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft |
| Location | Rice County, Minnesota |
How does Shields Lake compare?
Shields Lake does not have enough recent summer sampling to compare with the Minnesota state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 2.5 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff.
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