East Auburn Lake
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Minnesota PCA publishes the water-quality measurements for East Auburn Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Impaired biota (cause unknown)
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- Public access
East Auburn Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 57 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 31.8 µg/L.
East Auburn Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Carver County, Minnesota. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Carver County, East Auburn Lake ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-13. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
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What East Auburn Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Ice seasonIce-out around Apr 1
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. East Auburn Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for impaired biota (cause unknown), nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether East Auburn Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota DNR and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for East Auburn Lake
These are the measurements Minnesota PCA publishes for East Auburn Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus 57 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 31.8 µg/L. TSI 60.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 57µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 31.8µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 60 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
East Auburn Lake typically sits around 57°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 66°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 67°F) and coldest in Oct (about 57°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (57°F) to its warmest (67°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 489 field readings (2016–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full East Auburn Lake water temperature breakdown →
Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for East Auburn Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was very high (1,106,624 cells/mL) on July 18, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for East Auburn Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Public Water Access Sites — East AuburnPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Stays near East Auburn Lake
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Fishing East Auburn 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.
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 6 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Stable6 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+9.35 µg/L/yr5 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+7.04 µg/L/yr5 years
Ice season
Typical ice-out
Apr 1
Earliest Mar 3, 2024 · Latest May 1, 2018
Typical ice-in
Nov 22
Earliest Nov 12, 2019 · Latest Dec 2, 2011
Most recent ice-out
Mar 30
2026
32 observations · Minnesota PCA ice records
EPA Impairment Status
East Auburn Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN10-0044-02 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about East Auburn Lake
Where is East Auburn Lake?
- East Auburn Lake is a lake in Carver County, Minnesota. Its water-quality measurements are published by Minnesota PCA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of East Auburn Lake?
- East Auburn Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 57 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 31.8 µg/L.
Is East Auburn Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. East Auburn Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for impaired biota (cause unknown), nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of East Auburn Lake?
- East Auburn Lake typically sits around 57°F at the surface in October, from 489 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
When does East Auburn Lake thaw?
- East Auburn Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 1. Ice typically forms around Nov 22. The open water season is approximately 235 days.
Does East Auburn Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for East Auburn Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was very high (1,106,624 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Minnesota's current advisory before swimming.
Can I fish at East Auburn Lake?
- Public access to East Auburn Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Minnesota's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
210 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
MNPCA210 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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate