Is Wolf Lake Safe for Swimming?
Wolf Lake in Becker 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: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 25 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.9 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft |
| Location | Becker County, Minnesota |
How does Wolf Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Wolf Lake matches or beats the Minnesota state average. It ranks #60 of 84 lakes in Becker County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 3.9 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 6.9 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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