Beauty Lake
Beauty Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 21 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 53 ft. Surface area: 54.96 acres.
- Clarity
- 21 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 53 ft
- Area
- 55 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Beauty Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Beauty Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Beauty Lake is a 55-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 53 feet. The lake supports 7 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Beauty Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 21 ft down. Trophic State Index: 33.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 21 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 33 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Beauty Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 75°F) and coldest in May (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2025–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Beauty Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 53 ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.7 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 12% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Beauty LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Beauty Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
2 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2011-08-30 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 19.77 | 0.07 lb |
| Northern Pike | 8.79 | 1.38 lb |
| CNM | 3.32 | — |
| Pumpkinseed | 3.16 | 0.27 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 2.76 | 1.31 lb |
| Walleye | 1.25 | 4.38 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Bluegill
Northern Pike
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth Bass
From the 2011-08-30 survey
Beauty Lake is a small, 55 acre lake with a maximum depth of 53.0 feet located 19 miles north of Park Rapids in Hubbard County. There is a county-owned public boat access located on the southeast shore of the lake. The first fisheries survey of Beauty Lake was conducted in 2001, so historical information about the…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Beauty Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BeautyFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — BeautyPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.021 m/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Beauty Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN29-0292-00 · Official waterbody report
Graded lakes near Beauty Lake
Beauty Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Beauty Lake
What is the water quality grade for Beauty Lake?
- Beauty Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 21 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 53 ft. Surface area: 54.96 acres.
Is Beauty Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Beauty Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Beauty Lake?
- Beauty Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Beauty Lake?
- Beauty Lake has a maximum depth of 53 feet. The lake covers 54.96 acres.
What fish are in Beauty Lake?
- Fish species found in Beauty Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch. Beauty Lake is located in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Beauty Lake?
- Beauty Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Beauty Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
63 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA63 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory