Glawe Lake
Glawe Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 120.91 acres.
- Clarity
- 10.8 ft
- Typical in August
- 70°F
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Area
- 121 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Becker County
Glawe Lake is a 121-acre mesotrophic lake in Becker County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 24 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Becker County, Glawe Lake ranks #22 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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 10.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Glawe Lake typically sits around 70°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 68°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 71°F) and coldest in Jun (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 98 field readings (2017–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.9 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 70% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Detroit Lake (South)Public
Fishing Glawe Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1970-07-09 (Standard Survey).
From the 1970-07-09 survey
Curfman Lake, or Deadshot Bay as it is more commonly known by area residents, is a part of Detroit Lake. There is no obstacle to block the movement of fish between the two lakes. Curfman Lake provides some of the best nursery and spawning habitat found on Detroit Lake for numerous fish species. The lake is most…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Glawe Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CurfmanFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.247 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.23 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.1 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Glawe Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN03-0360-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.06 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #22 of 84 lakes in Becker County
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Frequently asked questions about Glawe Lake
What is the water quality grade for Glawe Lake?
- Glawe Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 120.91 acres.
Is Glawe Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Glawe Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Glawe Lake?
- Glawe Lake typically sits around 70°F at the surface in August, from 98 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2017–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Glawe Lake?
- Glawe Lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 120.91 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Glawe Lake?
- Glawe Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Detroit Lake (South). Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
45 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA45 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory