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, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all 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.