Fairy Lake

On the LakeGrade scale Fairy Lake grades a B, with clarity at 14.2 ft and phosphorus readings still being added placing it above the Minnesota median.

Trophically, Fairy Lake reads as oligotrophic — nutrient-poor, clear, and ecologically more sensitive to disturbance than richer lakes. A maximum depth of 37 ft puts Fairy Lake in the middle of Minnesota's depth distribution. The lake's 307 acres and 4.2 miles of shoreline put it in the mid-range bucket — large enough for varied use, small enough that watershed inputs reach the whole basin. Fairy Lake ranks 8 of 17 in Todd County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Fairy Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The fishery includes walleye among the lake's 13 documented species — a notable draw for Minnesota anglers. A documented public access point at Fairy Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. Ice-out has been logged at Fairy Lake more than two dozen times, putting the median around Apr 15 — a useful baseline for tracking climate trends. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.