Daggett Lake
Daggett Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 8.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 258.27 acres.
- Clarity
- 8.7 ft
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Area
- 258 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- No
- Ice-out
- Apr 19
Next lake in Crow Wing County
Daggett Lake is a 258-acre mesotrophic lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 23 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 21 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 84 other monitored lakes in Crow Wing County, Daggett Lake ranks #79 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 20.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.6 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Daggett Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 75°F) and coldest in May (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 63 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Daggett Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 258 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 7.5 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 50% |
| Public Access | No |
Fish Species
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Fishing Daggett Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
8 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2024-07-01 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BCS | 44.12 | — |
| Bluegill | 40.59 | 0.14 lb |
| Green Sunfish | 12.41 | 0.03 lb |
| Northern Pike | 7.85 | 1.78 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 7.16 | 0.74 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 7.14 | 0.56 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Bluegill
Green Sunfish
Northern Pike
Largemouth Bass
From the 2024-07-01 survey
Walleyes are not stocked into Daggett but are stocked annually as fry and every other year as fingerlings into the Whitefish Chain. Walleyes can move throughout the chain and into Daggett. The gill net catch of 1.0/net was below average when compared to similar lakes. Average length was 19.4". Northern Pike were…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Daggett Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — DaggettFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.262 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.86 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +2.34 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (7 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2017-04-06 (2017) | 2008-05-04 (2008) |
| Ice-In | 2008-11-22 (2008) | 2006-12-04 (2006) |
Most recent ice-out: 2017-04-06
County Ranking
Ranked #79 of 85 lakes in Crow Wing County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Daggett Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Crow Wing County
Frequently asked questions about Daggett Lake
What is the water quality grade for Daggett Lake?
- Daggett Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 8.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 258.27 acres.
Is Daggett Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Daggett Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Daggett Lake?
- Daggett Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 63 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Daggett Lake?
- Daggett Lake has a maximum depth of 23 feet. The lake covers 258.27 acres.
What fish are in Daggett Lake?
- Fish species found in Daggett Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, greater redhorse, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Daggett Lake is located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
When does Daggett Lake thaw?
- Daggett Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 19.
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Where this data comes from
100 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA100 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 10200 H 2 ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination by spectrophotometer
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate