Beebe Lake
Beebe Lake in Wright County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 26.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 27 ft. Surface area: 322.88 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 72°F
- Max depth
- 27 ft
- Area
- 323 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 6
- Open water
- 239 days
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Beebe Lake is a 323-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wright County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 27 feet (14-foot average). Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 50 other monitored lakes in Wright County, Beebe Lake ranks #27 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 26.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 36 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 26.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Beebe Lake
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Water Temperature
Beebe Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 70°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 72°F) and coldest in May (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 187 field readings (2011–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Beebe Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 27 ft |
| Average Depth | 13.9 ft |
| Surface Area | 323 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 4.4 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 42% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Beebe LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Beebe Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
9 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-08-01 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | 35.84 | 0.28 lb |
| Bluegill | 35.66 | 0.16 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 27.20 | 0.68 lb |
| Bluntnose Minnow | 23.79 | — |
| Yellow Perch | 17.19 | 0.13 lb |
| SFS | 14.34 | — |
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.
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Largemouth Bass
Yellow Perch
From the 2025-08-01 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Beebe Lake, was conducted on August 1st-Month day, year, by Area Fisheries staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Beebe Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BeebeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — BeebeFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — BeebePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.057 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.29 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +1.77 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (65 observations).
Estimated open water season: 239 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 1988-03-05 (1988) | 2009-04-27 (2009) |
| Ice-In | 1984-11-01 (1984) | 2008-12-26 (2008) |
Most recent ice-out: 2019-04-16
EPA Impairment Status
Beebe Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN86-0023-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #27 of 51 lakes in Wright County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Beebe Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Wright County
Frequently asked questions about Beebe Lake
What is the water quality grade for Beebe Lake?
- Beebe Lake in Wright County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 26.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 27 ft. Surface area: 322.88 acres.
Is Beebe Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Beebe Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 26.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Beebe Lake?
- Beebe Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August, from 187 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Beebe Lake?
- Beebe Lake has a maximum depth of 27 feet and an average depth of 13.9 feet. The lake covers 322.88 acres.
What fish are in Beebe Lake?
- Fish species found in Beebe Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Beebe Lake is located in Wright County, Minnesota.
When does Beebe Lake thaw?
- Beebe Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 6. Ice typically forms around Dec 1. The open water season is approximately 239 days.
Are there boat ramps on Beebe Lake?
- Beebe Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Beebe Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
166 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
MNPCA166 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate