East Solomon Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota658 acresView mapDirections
Minnesota PCA publishes the water-quality measurements for East Solomon Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Mercury
- 14 ft max depth
- Public access
East Solomon Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 44.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 14 ft. Surface area: 657.72 acres.
Minnesota DNR's Standard Survey on August 11, 2025 caught 4.50 walleye per gill net at East Solomon Lake. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 7–28 inches. DNR survey details →
East Solomon Lake is a 658-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 14 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 15 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 24 other monitored lakes in Kandiyohi County, East Solomon Lake ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-23. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What East Solomon Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing15 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyAlgae risk
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 Solomon Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether East Solomon 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 Solomon Lake
These are the measurements Minnesota PCA publishes for East Solomon Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 79 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 44.7 µg/L. TSI 66.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 2.6ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 79µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 44.7µg/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. | 66 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
East Solomon Lake typically sits around 68°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 79°F) and coldest in Jun (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (66°F) to its warmest (79°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 21 field readings (2021–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full East Solomon Lake water temperature breakdown →
Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for East Solomon Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was very high (1,235,948 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 ↗
Minnesota DNR's Standard Survey on August 11, 2025 caught 4.50 walleye per gill net at East Solomon Lake. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 7–28 inches.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows East Solomon Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 5 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
11 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-08-11 (Standard Survey).
11 surveys on file · most recent 2025-08-11 (Standard Survey)
| Species | Catch rate (CPUE) | Size | Avg weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 25.34 | 7–28 in 2025-08-11 | 2.65 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 21.41 | 6–14 in 2025-08-11 | 0.74 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 12.99 | 3–21 in 2025-08-11 | 1.61 lb |
| Black Crappie | 9.81 | 4–13 in 2025-08-11 | 0.25 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 8.27 | 4–8 in 2025-08-11 | 0.13 lb |
| Bluegill | 6.50 | 3–8 in 2025-08-11 | 0.26 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, fish caught per net per set in a standardised survey. It measures abundance, not size, and is not a weekly bite report.
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.
Walleye
Black Bullhead
Largemouth Bass
Black Crappie
From the 2025-08-11 survey
A standard survey was conducted on East Solomon Lake during August and September of 2025. A spring night electrofishing survey was conducted during early May of 2025 for sampling pre-spawn Largemouth Bass. A fall night electrofishing survey was conducted for young of year "YOY" (fingerling sized) Walleye in early…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for East Solomon Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — East SolomonFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — East SolomonFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — East SolomonPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Lake Details
Max depth
14 ft
Surface area
658 acres
Shoreline
8.7 mi
Littoral zone
100%
Share shallower than 15 ft
Public access
Yes
Listed by Minnesota PCA
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
13 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,129 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- East Solomon LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing East Solomon Lake
- → East Solomon Lake fishing: DNR survey catch rates, species & stocking
- → East Solomon Lake fishing forecast & best times (species outlook + 14-day solunar calendar)
- → East Solomon Lake fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)
- → Is it safe to eat fish from East Solomon Lake? (mercury & PFAS guide)
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Improving5 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+57 µg/L/yr2 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+6.1 µg/L/yr2 years
EPA Impairment Status
East Solomon Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN34-0246-00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about East Solomon Lake
Where is East Solomon Lake?
- East Solomon Lake is a lake in Kandiyohi 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 Solomon Lake?
- East Solomon Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 44.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 14 ft. Surface area: 657.72 acres.
Is East Solomon Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. East Solomon Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of East Solomon Lake?
- East Solomon Lake typically sits around 68°F at the surface in September, from 21 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2021–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is East Solomon Lake?
- East Solomon Lake has a maximum depth of 14 feet. The lake covers 657.72 acres.
What fish are in East Solomon Lake?
- Fish species found in East Solomon Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. East Solomon Lake is located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at East Solomon Lake?
- Minnesota DNR's Standard Survey on August 11, 2025 caught 4.50 walleye per gill net at East Solomon Lake. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 7–28 inches. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows East Solomon Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 5 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Does East Solomon Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for East Solomon Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was very high (1,235,948 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Minnesota's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on East Solomon Lake?
- East Solomon Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include East Solomon Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at East Solomon Lake?
- East Solomon Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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
46 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
MNPCA46 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by 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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory