George Lake
George Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 14.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 18 ft. Surface area: 41.57 acres.
- Clarity
- 14.3 ft
- Max depth
- 18 ft
- Area
- 42 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why George Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For George Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity, phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
George Lake is a 42-acre lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 18 feet (10-foot average). The lake supports 1 documented fish species including largemouth bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2022-06-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for George Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 14.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.7 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 18 ft |
| Average Depth | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 58% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Indian LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing George Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1996-07-22 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | 5.88 | 0.46 lb |
| Northern Pike | 4.31 | 2.06 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 2.06 | 0.08 lb |
| White Sucker | 0.38 | 3.82 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 0.25 | 1.43 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.
Black Crappie
Northern Pike
Pumpkinseed
White Sucker
From the 1996-07-22 survey
George is a small, shallow clear water lake located north of Rollins, MN. The fish community if composed of northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed, white sucker and yellow perch. Results of the 1996 survey indicated very good numbers of black crappie. Average length was 8.8 inches with many…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for George Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — GeorgeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — George (0503)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
Graded lakes near George Lake
George Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about George Lake
What is the water quality grade for George Lake?
- George Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 14.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 18 ft. Surface area: 41.57 acres.
Is George Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. George Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is George Lake?
- George Lake has a maximum depth of 18 feet and an average depth of 10 feet. The lake covers 41.57 acres.
What fish are in George Lake?
- Fish species found in George Lake include largemouth bass. George Lake is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on George Lake?
- George Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Indian Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA5 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
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