Blueberry Lake
Blueberry Lake in Becker County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 12 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 47 ft. Surface area: 87.67 acres.
- Clarity
- 12 ft
- Max depth
- 47 ft
- Area
- 88 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Blueberry 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 Blueberry 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.
Blueberry Lake is a 88-acre lake in Becker County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 47 feet (15-foot average). The lake supports 10 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2020-10-06. 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 Blueberry Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 47 ft |
| Average Depth | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.6 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 39% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Little Long LakePublic
- Shipman LakePublic
- Blueberry LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Blueberry Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
4 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2010-06-07 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 26.53 | 0.17 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 4.41 | 0.47 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 4.33 | 0.2 lb |
| Black Crappie | 4.25 | 0.3 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 4.04 | 0.19 lb |
| Northern Pike | 2.71 | 2.51 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
Yellow Bass
Pumpkinseed
Black Crappie
From the 2010-06-07 survey
Little Blueberry is located in eastern Becker County, seven miles southeast of Osage. Little Blueberry has a surface area of 69 acres and a maximum depth of 47 feet. There is a county access with an earthen ramp on the north shore of the lake. Little Blueberry provides fishing opportunities for northern pike, panfish,…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Blueberry Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BlueberryFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Blueberry (1231)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — BlueberryPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Graded lakes near Blueberry Lake
Blueberry Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Blueberry Lake
What is the water quality grade for Blueberry Lake?
- Blueberry Lake in Becker County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 12 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 47 ft. Surface area: 87.67 acres.
Is Blueberry Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Blueberry Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Blueberry Lake?
- Blueberry Lake has a maximum depth of 47 feet and an average depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 87.67 acres.
What fish are in Blueberry Lake?
- Fish species found in Blueberry Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Blueberry Lake is located in Becker County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Blueberry Lake?
- Blueberry Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Little Long Lake, Shipman Lake, Blueberry Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA10 samples · 2020
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory