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Fisher Lake

Scott County, MinnesotaLimited DataHypereutrophic

Fisher Lake grades an F: every scored parameter (clarity) rates poorly, placing it among the most stressed lakes monitored in Minnesota.

A TSI above 70 puts Fisher Lake in hypereutrophic territory: visible blooms are common, and clarity rarely climbs even in early summer. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Fisher Lake ranks 15 of 17 in Scott County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Fisher Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Fisher Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The lake lacks a documented public access point, so visitor use is limited. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2023-09-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 83.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)0.7 ftF
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)83Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #15 of 17 lakes in Scott County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Fisher Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

Nearby Lakes in Scott County

Hypereutrophic Lakes in Minnesota

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-09-05

Monitoring stations: 1