Blackbird Lake

Blackbird Lake comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Minnesota lake of its size and depth. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

A TSI in the eutrophic range signals a lake doing what nutrient-loaded waters do — supporting an active algal community at the cost of clear water. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Blackbird Lake sits at rank 69 of 102 in Becker County, in the lower half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Blackbird Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Blackbird Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. A documented public access point at Blackbird Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.