What is the water-quality readings for Sturgeon Lake?

Sturgeon Lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. Water clarity reads 17 feet (Secchi depth). Sturgeon Lake has too little recent summer sampling to compare with the Minnesota state average.

Where is Sturgeon Lake?

Sturgeon Lake is located in Pine County, Minnesota. It spans 1,706 acres with a maximum depth of 40 feet. 15 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Sturgeon Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Sturgeon Lake in Pine 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: 17 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	17 ft
Maximum Depth	40 ft
Location	Pine County, Minnesota

How does Sturgeon Lake compare?

Sturgeon 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 17 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.

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