Beaver Hut Lake
Beaver Hut Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 3.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 54.69 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.4 ft
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Area
- 55 acres
- Public access
- No
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Why Beaver Hut 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 Beaver Hut Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity, 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.
Beaver Hut Lake is a 55-acre lake in Lake County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 12 feet (11-foot average). The lake supports 4 documented fish species including green sunfish, splake, and white sucker. No public access — the lake is private or restricted.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2022-07-11. 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 Beaver Hut Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 3.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 9.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 12 ft |
| Average Depth | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.8 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Beaver Hut Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
9 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2018-09-24 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| White Sucker | 53.98 | 0.63 lb |
| CSH | 15.26 | 0.1 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 10.50 | — |
| PRD | 10.00 | — |
| Yellow Perch | 5.56 | 0.36 lb |
| GOS | 5.38 | 0.06 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.
White Sucker
CSH
Yellow Perch
GOS
From the 2018-09-24 survey
Beaver Hut Lake is a 56 acre designated trout lake with a maximum depth of 12 feet. It is stocked with 3,000 Splake fingerlings annually. Beaver Hut Lake is located in a remote part of northwestern Lake County and access is difficult. Users must turn north off of the Stony Spur Trail (ATV/Snowmobile) onto an old…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Beaver Hut Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Beaver HutFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Beaver HutFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
EPA Impairment Status
Beaver Hut 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 MN38-0737-00 · Official waterbody report
Graded lakes near Beaver Hut Lake
Beaver Hut Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Beaver Hut Lake
What is the water quality grade for Beaver Hut Lake?
- Beaver Hut Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 3.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 54.69 acres.
Is Beaver Hut Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Beaver Hut Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 9.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Beaver Hut Lake?
- Beaver Hut Lake has a maximum depth of 12 feet and an average depth of 11 feet. The lake covers 54.69 acres.
What fish are in Beaver Hut Lake?
- Fish species found in Beaver Hut Lake include green sunfish, splake, white sucker, yellow perch. Beaver Hut Lake is located in Lake County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA5 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
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