Gerund Lake

On the LakeGrade scale Gerund Lake grades a B, with clarity at 10.0 ft and phosphorus readings still being added placing it above the Minnesota median.

The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Minnesota lakes fall. At 85 ft of maximum depth, Gerund Lake stratifies reliably through the summer — the hypolimnion stays cooler and clearer than the surface layer suggests. At 90 acres, Gerund Lake sits below the Minnesota median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Gerund Lake ranks 65 of 142 in Lake County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

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