Chevans Lake Deep
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Minnesota PCA publishes the water-quality measurements for Chevans Lake Deep. Here is what has been measured.
- Limited data
Chevans Lake Deep in Cook County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 1.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.6 µg/L.
Chevans Lake Deep is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2023-10-02. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Chevans Lake Deep is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Chevans Lake Deep is safe to swim in today is a call for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota DNR and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Chevans Lake Deep
These are the measurements Minnesota PCA publishes for Chevans Lake Deep, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 1.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 4.6 µg/L. TSI 53.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 1.9ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 17.5µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 4.6µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 53 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Chevans Lake Deep typically sits around 56°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 66°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 68°F) and coldest in May (about 47°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (47°F) to its warmest (68°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 56 field readings (2011–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Chevans Lake Deep water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Chevans Lake Deep
- Backcountry Campgrounds4.1 km
- Canoe Landing4.1 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Chevans Lake Deep
Water quality readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2021–2023). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Stable2 years
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Frequently asked questions about Chevans Lake Deep
Where is Chevans Lake Deep?
- Chevans Lake Deep is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Its water-quality measurements are published by Minnesota PCA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Chevans Lake Deep?
- Chevans Lake Deep in Cook County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 1.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.6 µg/L.
Is Chevans Lake Deep safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Chevans Lake Deep?
- Chevans Lake Deep typically sits around 56°F at the surface in October, from 56 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there campgrounds on Chevans Lake Deep?
- Chevans Lake Deep has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Backcountry Campgrounds, Canoe Landing. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Grand Portage Reservation
GPC5_WQX26 samples · 2021–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles