East Auburn Lake

East Auburn Lake sits at a C on the grading scale — not impaired, not pristine, with summer measurements that vary year to year. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

At a TSI of 58, East Auburn Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Among the 40 graded lakes in Carver County, East Auburn Lake sits at rank 12, above the county median.

East Auburn Lake carries an invasive watermilfoil record — boat-launch decontamination and shoreline care matter more here than at uninfested lakes. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for East Auburn Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. A documented public access point at East Auburn Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. Ice-out has been recorded 21 times at East Auburn Lake, with a median around Apr 1. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.