Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 169 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 93.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 14 ft. Surface area: 183.22 acres.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 14 ft
- Area
- 183 acres
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Mar 27
- Open water
- 249 days
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Eagle Lake →
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Eagle Lake is a 183-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Carver County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 14 feet. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Carver County, Eagle Lake ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 169 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 93.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 169 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 93.8 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Eagle Lake
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Water Temperature
Eagle Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 72°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 75°F) and coldest in Feb (about 37°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 488 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Eagle Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 183 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.5 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Eagle Lake (South)Public
- Eagle Lake (East)Public
- Tiger LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Eagle 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
9 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2023-07-17 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 86.36 | 0.48 lb |
| Black Crappie | 65.54 | 0.19 lb |
| Bluegill | 25.59 | 0.15 lb |
| Walleye | 8.87 | 1.88 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 5.97 | 0.13 lb |
| Northern Pike | 5.34 | 2.88 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.
Black Bullhead
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Walleye
From the 2023-07-17 survey
Eagle Lake is a 183-acre lake with a maximum depth of 14 feet. The lake is located north of the City of Norwood Young America in western Carver County. Due to shallow water depths, an aerator is operated during winter months to prevent winter kill. Eagle is actively managed for Walleye, with secondary emphasis on…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Eagle Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — EagleFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — EagleFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — EaglePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.058 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +16.43 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +7.92 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (16 observations).
Estimated open water season: 249 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2024-03-03 (2024) | 2018-04-30 (2018) |
| Ice-In | 2022-11-20 (2022) | 2021-12-07 (2021) |
Most recent ice-out: 2026-03-26
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Eagle Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Eagle Lake (completed 1965), built primarily for other on the Crow River S Fork-TR; gravity-type dam, 8 ft tall and 35 ft long.
- Surface area
- 183 ac
- Normal storage
- 932 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,631 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- MNDNR
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MN00407 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Eagle Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN10-0121-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 38 lakes in Carver County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Eagle Lake holds Grade F. 2 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 Carver County
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Lake
What is the water quality grade for Eagle Lake?
- Eagle Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 169 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 93.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 14 ft. Surface area: 183.22 acres.
Is Eagle 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. Eagle Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 93.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Eagle Lake?
- Eagle Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 488 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Eagle Lake?
- Eagle Lake has a maximum depth of 14 feet. The lake covers 183.22 acres.
What fish are in Eagle Lake?
- Fish species found in Eagle Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch. Eagle Lake is located in Carver County, Minnesota.
When does Eagle Lake thaw?
- Eagle Lake typically has ice-out around Mar 27. Ice typically forms around Dec 1. The open water season is approximately 249 days.
Are there boat ramps on Eagle Lake?
- Eagle Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Eagle Lake (South), Eagle Lake (East), Tiger Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
222 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
MNPCA222 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent 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
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate