Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake in Wright County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 38 ft. Surface area: 190.86 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.6 ft
- Max depth
- 38 ft
- Area
- 191 acres
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 10
- Open water
- 243 days
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Why Eagle Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Eagle Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Eagle Lake is a 191-acre lake in Wright County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 38 feet (15-foot average). The lake supports 14 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2020-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Eagle Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 38 ft |
| Average Depth | 14.5 ft |
| Surface Area | 191 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.6 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 89% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Eagle LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Eagle Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
8 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-07-14 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 75.12 | 0.17 lb |
| Green Sunfish | 20.62 | 0.1 lb |
| Bluntnose Minnow | 15.21 | — |
| Largemouth Bass | 11.36 | 0.7 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 10.31 | 0.83 lb |
| Hybrid Sunfish | 3.76 | 0.22 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
Largemouth Bass
Yellow Bass
From the 2025-07-14 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Eagle Lake, was conducted on July 11-14th, 2025, by Area Fisheries staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Eagle Lake. 4 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
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Eagle (2005)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — EagleFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — EaglePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (13 observations).
Estimated open water season: 243 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2007-04-03 (2007) | 2008-04-23 (2008) |
| Ice-In | 2003-11-25 (2003) | 2001-12-21 (2001) |
Most recent ice-out: 2015-04-14
EPA Impairment Status
Eagle Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN86-0148-00 · Official waterbody report
Graded lakes near Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Lake
What is the water quality grade for Eagle Lake?
- Eagle Lake in Wright County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 38 ft. Surface area: 190.86 acres.
Is Eagle Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Eagle Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Eagle Lake?
- Eagle Lake has a maximum depth of 38 feet and an average depth of 14.5 feet. The lake covers 190.86 acres.
What fish are in Eagle Lake?
- Fish species found in Eagle Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Eagle Lake is located in Wright County, Minnesota.
When does Eagle Lake thaw?
- Eagle Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 10. Ice typically forms around Dec 9. The open water season is approximately 243 days.
Are there boat ramps on Eagle Lake?
- Eagle Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Eagle Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
27 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA27 samples · 2020
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
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