Boedigheimer Lake
Boedigheimer Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 26 ft. Surface area: 169.38 acres.
- Clarity
- 10.2 ft
- Typical in August
- 69°F
- Max depth
- 26 ft
- Area
- 169 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Otter Tail County
Boedigheimer Lake is a 169-acre mesotrophic lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 26 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and hybrid sunfish. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 65 other monitored lakes in Otter Tail County, Boedigheimer Lake ranks #43 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 18.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Boedigheimer Lake typically sits around 69°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 72°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 78°F) and coldest in May (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 14 field readings (2016–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Boedigheimer Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 26 ft |
| Surface Area | 169 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 55% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Boedigheimer LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Boedigheimer Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
4 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-05-08 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 25.95 | 0.14 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 13.47 | 0.46 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 8.54 | 0.77 lb |
| Northern Pike | 6.37 | 1.42 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 4.63 | 0.24 lb |
| Hybrid Sunfish | 4.27 | 0.38 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
Black Bullhead
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pike
From the 2025-05-08 survey
Boedigheimer Lake is a 176-acre moderately fertile lake located in central Otter Tail County approximately five miles south of the city of Perham, MN. It has a maximum depth of 26 feet and 53% of the lake is 15 feet or less in depth. The immediate watershed is composed of agricultural land interspersed with hardwood…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Boedigheimer Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BoedigheimerFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Boedigheimer (0961)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — BoedigheimerPublic 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 | → Stable | -0.04 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.23 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.64 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #43 of 66 lakes in Otter Tail County
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Frequently asked questions about Boedigheimer Lake
What is the water quality grade for Boedigheimer Lake?
- Boedigheimer Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 26 ft. Surface area: 169.38 acres.
Is Boedigheimer Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Boedigheimer Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Boedigheimer Lake?
- Boedigheimer Lake typically sits around 69°F at the surface in August, from 14 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Boedigheimer Lake?
- Boedigheimer Lake has a maximum depth of 26 feet. The lake covers 169.38 acres.
What fish are in Boedigheimer Lake?
- Fish species found in Boedigheimer Lake include black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed. Boedigheimer Lake is located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Boedigheimer Lake?
- Boedigheimer Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Boedigheimer Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
87 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
MNPCA87 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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory