Brickyard Lake
Brickyard Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 15 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 43 ft. Surface area: 13.64 acres.
- Clarity
- 15 ft
- Typical in August
- 61°F
- Max depth
- 43 ft
- Area
- 14 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- No
Next lake in Carver County
Brickyard Lake is a 14-acre mesotrophic lake in Carver County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 43 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Carver County, Brickyard Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-06. 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)
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.1 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Brickyard Lake typically sits around 61°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 59°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 61°F) and coldest in Jan (about 38°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 889 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Brickyard Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 43 ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 0.6 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 44% |
| Public Access | No |
Fishing Brickyard Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1984-06-27 (Standard Survey).
From the 1984-06-27 survey
October 2016 Status Update: no DNR Fisheries surveys more recent than this 1984 Initial Survey. However, note that conditions and fish populations have changed because of replacement of the connections to the Minnesota River- that is, no river-origin fish recently reported. From 2008-2016 summaries of the late-January…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Brickyard Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Brickyard ClayholeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.14 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.14 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | +0.01 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 38 lakes in Carver County
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Frequently asked questions about Brickyard Lake
What is the water quality grade for Brickyard Lake?
- Brickyard Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 15 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 43 ft. Surface area: 13.64 acres.
Is Brickyard Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Brickyard Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Brickyard Lake?
- Brickyard Lake typically sits around 61°F at the surface in August, from 889 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Brickyard Lake?
- Brickyard Lake has a maximum depth of 43 feet. The lake covers 13.64 acres.
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Where this data comes from
204 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
MNPCA204 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 details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder