Casey Lake

Casey Lake earns a C — middle-of-the-pack water quality, with one or two parameters dragging the average down from a stronger grade.

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. Casey Lake is a shallow lake at 4 ft maximum depth, which means it warms quickly, mixes constantly, and amplifies nutrient inputs. At 12 acres, Casey Lake sits below the Minnesota median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Casey Lake ranks 21 of 49 in Ramsey County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Casey Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. 4 fish species are on record, with panfish making up the recreational core. No formal public access is documented at Casey Lake — most use is by shoreline residents and their guests. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.