Everett Lake
Everett Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 113.2 acres.
- Clarity
- 7 ft
- Typical in August
- 73°F
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Area
- 113 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in St. Louis County
Everett Lake is a 113-acre mesotrophic lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Public access is available. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in St. Louis County, Everett Lake ranks #46 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch Everett Lake water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Phosphorus level: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Where to stay near Everett Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Everett Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Everett Lake
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Minnesota’s top lakes →
Water Temperature
Everett Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 74°F) and coldest in May (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 57 field readings (2022–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Everett Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.6 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
Click a species to see every graded lake where it is documented.
Fishing Everett Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
7 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2020-07-27 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 8.25 | 0.11 lb |
| Northern Pike | 2.79 | 2.3 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 1.79 | 0.08 lb |
| White Sucker | 1.72 | 3.33 lb |
| Black Crappie | 1.14 | 0.38 lb |
| GOS | 1.13 | 0.07 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.
Bluegill
Northern Pike
Yellow Perch
White Sucker
From the 2020-07-27 survey
Everett Lake is a 113 acre lake located 6 miles northwest of Ely. The lake has two portage accesses, the main access is a 170 yard portage from the Echo Trail and the other is a 70 yard portage from Twin Lake. The lake has a maximum depth of 15 feet and brown bog-stained water. On July 27, 2020 Everett Lake was…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Everett Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — EverettFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Everett (1517)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — EverettFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — EverettPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.148 m/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Everett Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN69-0120-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #46 of 68 lakes in St. Louis County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Everett Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in St. Louis County
Frequently asked questions about Everett Lake
What is the water quality grade for Everett Lake?
- Everett Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 113.2 acres.
Is Everett Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Everett Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Everett Lake?
- Everett Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August, from 57 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Everett Lake?
- Everett Lake has a maximum depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 113.2 acres.
What fish are in Everett Lake?
- Fish species found in Everett Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. Everett Lake is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Explore Everett Lake across LakeGrade
Fish species and top-graded lakes across Minnesota
Fish species and best lakes in St. Louis County
Species activity outlook by water temperature and season
Top lakes and where to stay in the Lake Vermilion Area area
Where to stay at Minnesota's top lakes, each with its grade
Lakes in the Lake Superior Basin (MN+WI), ranked by water quality
Lakes in the Rainy Lake Watershed, ranked by water quality
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Minnesota's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked
More Minnesota Lake Rankings
State Parks Near Everett Lake
Other Grade C Lakes in Minnesota
Mesotrophic Lakes in Minnesota
Where this data comes from
100 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
MNPCA100 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)
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