Five Point Lake
Five Point Lake in Cass County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 12.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 37 ft. Surface area: 250.65 acres.
- Clarity
- 12.8 ft
- Typical in August
- 67°F
- Max depth
- 37 ft
- Area
- 251 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 14
- Open water
- 224 days
Next lake in Cass County
Five Point Lake is a 251-acre mesotrophic lake in Cass County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 37 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 13 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and bowfin (dogfish). Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 103 other monitored lakes in Cass County, Five Point Lake ranks #80 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2023-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 12.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Five Point Lake typically sits around 67°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 64°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 67°F) and coldest in May (about 53°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 89 field readings (2011–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Five Point Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 37 ft |
| Surface Area | 251 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.7 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 35% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Five Point LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Five Point Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
11 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-06-23 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluntnose Minnow | 28.61 | — |
| BNS | 24.65 | — |
| Yellow Perch | 16.96 | 0.11 lb |
| Bluegill | 13.54 | 0.17 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 10.68 | 0.99 lb |
| BCS | 9.78 | — |
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
Bluegill
Largemouth Bass
From the 2025-06-23 survey
Five Point Lake (DOW#11-0351, Lake Class 31) is a 219-acre lake with 88.0 littoral acres, 3.7 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 37 feet located near Hackensack, MN. There is a state-owned public access on the west shore. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical,…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Five Point Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Five PointFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Five Point (1478)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Five PointFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Five PointPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (24 observations).
Estimated open water season: 224 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2012-03-24 (2012) | 2013-05-08 (2013) |
| Ice-In | 2003-11-07 (2003) | 2001-12-01 (2001) |
Most recent ice-out: 2024-04-03
County Ranking
Ranked #80 of 104 lakes in Cass County
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Frequently asked questions about Five Point Lake
What is the water quality grade for Five Point Lake?
- Five Point Lake in Cass County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 12.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 37 ft. Surface area: 250.65 acres.
Is Five Point Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Five Point Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Five Point Lake?
- Five Point Lake typically sits around 67°F at the surface in August, from 89 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Five Point Lake?
- Five Point Lake has a maximum depth of 37 feet. The lake covers 250.65 acres.
What fish are in Five Point Lake?
- Fish species found in Five Point Lake include black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Five Point Lake is located in Cass County, Minnesota.
When does Five Point Lake thaw?
- Five Point Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 14. Ice typically forms around Nov 24. The open water season is approximately 224 days.
Are there boat ramps on Five Point Lake?
- Five Point Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Five Point Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA20 samples · 2023
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate