East Solomon Lake
East Solomon Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). 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.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 76°F
- Max depth
- 14 ft
- Area
- 658 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near East Solomon Lake →
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East Solomon Lake is a 658-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kandiyohi 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 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. 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 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 79 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 44.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 79 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 44.7 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near East Solomon Lake
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Water Temperature
East Solomon Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August. 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.
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 ↗
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 658 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 8.7 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- East Solomon LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing East Solomon Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
11 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-08-11 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 25.34 | 2.65 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 21.41 | 0.74 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 12.99 | 1.61 lb |
| Black Crappie | 9.81 | 0.25 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 8.27 | 0.13 lb |
| Bluegill | 6.50 | 0.26 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.
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
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.043 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +57 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +6.1 µg/L/yr | 2 |
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
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN34-0246-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #19 of 25 lakes in Kandiyohi County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
East Solomon Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about East Solomon Lake
What is the water quality grade for East Solomon Lake?
- East Solomon Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). 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?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. East Solomon Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 44.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of East Solomon Lake?
- East Solomon Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August, 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.
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.
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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)
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