East Vadnais Lake
East Vadnais Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 392.92 acres.
- Max depth
- 58 ft
- Area
- 393 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- No
Next lake in Ramsey County
East Vadnais Lake is a 393-acre mesotrophic lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 58 feet. Water quality is graded A 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. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 43 other monitored lakes in Ramsey County, East Vadnais Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 58 ft |
| Surface Area | 393 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 4.9 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 35% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing East Vadnais 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.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
9 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2014-07-07 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch | 38.89 | 0.15 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 35.84 | 0.53 lb |
| Bluegill | 18.56 | 0.15 lb |
| Walleye | 11.13 | 1.74 lb |
| White Crappie | 5.09 | 0.58 lb |
| Northern Pike | 4.73 | 2.13 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.
Yellow Perch
Black Bullhead
Bluegill
Walleye
From the 2014-07-07 survey
East Vadnais Lake is an integral part of the St. Paul water system and falls within the boundaries of the Snail Lake Regional Park. The St. Paul Water Utility controls the access and surface use of all bodies of water within it. There is no surface use permitted on East Vadnais Lake, though shorefishing is allowed…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for East Vadnais Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — East VadnaisFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.139 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.6 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +1.62 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
East Vadnais 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 MN62-0038-01 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 44 lakes in Ramsey County
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Frequently asked questions about East Vadnais Lake
What is the water quality grade for East Vadnais Lake?
- East Vadnais Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 58 ft. Surface area: 392.92 acres.
Is East Vadnais Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. East Vadnais Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is East Vadnais Lake?
- East Vadnais Lake has a maximum depth of 58 feet. The lake covers 392.92 acres.
What fish are in East Vadnais Lake?
- Fish species found in East Vadnais Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. East Vadnais Lake is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
110 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
MNPCA110 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent 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