Corabelle Lake
Corabelle Lake in Murray County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 0.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 212 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 60.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6 ft. Surface area: 106.23 acres.
- Clarity
- 0.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 73°F
- Max depth
- 6 ft
- Area
- 106 acres
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Corabelle Lake →
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Corabelle Lake is a 106-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Murray County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 6 feet. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, and common carp. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Murray County, Corabelle Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 0.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 212 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 60.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 80.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 212 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 60.1 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 80 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Water Temperature
Corabelle Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 77°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in Aug (about 73°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 8 field readings (2025–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Corabelle Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 6 ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.5 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Corabelle LakePublic
Fish Species
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EPA Impairment Status
Corabelle Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN51-0054-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 9 lakes in Murray County
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Frequently asked questions about Corabelle Lake
What is the water quality grade for Corabelle Lake?
- Corabelle Lake in Murray County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 0.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 212 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 60.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6 ft. Surface area: 106.23 acres.
Is Corabelle Lake safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Corabelle Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 60.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Corabelle Lake?
- Corabelle Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August, from 8 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Corabelle Lake?
- Corabelle Lake has a maximum depth of 6 feet. The lake covers 106.23 acres.
What fish are in Corabelle Lake?
- Fish species found in Corabelle Lake include bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, common carp, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Corabelle Lake is located in Murray County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Corabelle Lake?
- Corabelle Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Corabelle Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
9 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA9 samples · 2025
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory