Pipestone County Lake Quality
Minnesota, 1 lakes, average grade F (Very Poor)
Only 1 lakes in Pipestone County carry an active grade. The county-level summary is therefore representative of those specific lakes, not necessarily of every water body in the county. The county average is F — the most-stressed bracket in our rubric. Most monitored lakes here show persistent nutrient loading and algal pressure.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow — under 50 feet — which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed. Split Rock Reservoir (F) is the cleanest in the county.
Quick Answers for Pipestone County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Split Rock Reservoir, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Minnesota regulations index.
DNR Reports (3)
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder resources for lakes in Pipestone County. browse all reports →
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Split Rock ReservoirFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Split Rock ReservoirFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Split Rock ReservoirPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
All Lakes in Pipestone County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Split Rock Reservoir | F | 1.3 ft | 16 ft | 241 µg/L |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.