Como Lake

On the LakeGrade rubric Como Lake fails the cutoffs — a TSI of 67 and persistent algal pressure put it in the bottom tier. clarity and phosphorus rate similarly, so there is no obvious single lever to pull on watershed management.

At a TSI of 67, Como Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. A maximum depth of 16 ft puts Como Lake in the middle of Minnesota's depth distribution. Como Lake is small — 71 acres alongside 1.7 miles of shoreline — which makes it sensitive to even modest changes in watershed runoff or recreational pressure. Como Lake ranks 45 of 49 in Ramsey County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Como Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. Walleye are documented at Como Lake, one of 11 fish species on record for the lake. No formal public access is documented at Como Lake — most use is by shoreline residents and their guests. The lake has a partial ice record — 7 observed ice-outs, centered near Mar 28. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.