Bueber Lake
Bueber Lake in Cass County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 131.7 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.2 ft
- Typical in August
- 64°F
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Area
- 132 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Cass County
Bueber Lake is a 132-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cass County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 32 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. 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 103 other monitored lakes in Cass County, Bueber Lake ranks #96 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 37 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 37 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.2 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Bueber Lake typically sits around 64°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 63°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 64°F) and coldest in May (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 86 field readings (2011–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Bueber Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 132 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 57% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Beuber LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Bueber Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
5 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2022-06-21 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch | 9.19 | 0.13 lb |
| Northern Pike | 6.84 | 1.89 lb |
| Bluegill | 6.08 | 0.46 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 3.07 | 0.82 lb |
| Black Crappie | 2.91 | 0.47 lb |
| Brown Bullhead | 2.83 | 0.97 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.
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Bluegill
Black Bullhead
From the 2022-06-21 survey
Beuber Lake is a 132-acre lake with 1.95 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 32 feet located north of Backus, MN. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Beuber Lake is in Lake Class…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Bueber Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BeuberFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Beuber (1687)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — BeuberPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.58 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +8.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.4 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #96 of 104 lakes in Cass County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Bueber Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Bueber Lake
What is the water quality grade for Bueber Lake?
- Bueber Lake in Cass County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 131.7 acres.
Is Bueber Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Bueber Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Bueber Lake?
- Bueber Lake typically sits around 64°F at the surface in August, from 86 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Bueber Lake?
- Bueber Lake has a maximum depth of 32 feet. The lake covers 131.7 acres.
What fish are in Bueber Lake?
- Fish species found in Bueber Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Bueber Lake is located in Cass County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Bueber Lake?
- Bueber Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Beuber Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
36 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA36 samples · 2023–2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by 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