Goodrich Lake
Goodrich Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 13.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35 ft. Surface area: 382.15 acres.
- Clarity
- 13.7 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Area
- 382 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 14
- Open water
- 226 days
Next lake in Crow Wing County
Goodrich Lake is a 382-acre mesotrophic lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 35 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 15 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 84 other monitored lakes in Crow Wing County, Goodrich Lake ranks #49 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-29. 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 13.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Goodrich Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 77°F) and coldest in May (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 57 field readings (2018–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Goodrich Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 382 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 4.1 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 62% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Dolney LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Goodrich Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
16 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2024-07-15 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluntnose Minnow | 49.45 | — |
| Bluegill | 40.25 | 0.32 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 25.25 | 1.08 lb |
| GOS | 25.19 | — |
| BNS | 22.66 | — |
| Yellow Perch | 20.86 | 0.1 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.
Bluegill
Largemouth Bass
Yellow Perch
From the 2024-07-15 survey
Goodrich is a 360 acre lake located near Crosslake in Crow Wing County. A public access is located on the western shallower basin. Goodrich reaches depths of 35', with 66% less than 15' deep. Water clarity is good with a Secchi disk reading of 11.0'. Goodrich has a 5 fish possession limit for both crappies and…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Goodrich Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — GoodrichFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Goodrich (0228)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — GoodrichFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — GoodrichPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.169 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.33 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.25 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (27 observations).
Estimated open water season: 226 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2012-03-24 (2012) | 2013-05-10 (2013) |
| Ice-In | 2002-11-13 (2002) | 2001-12-20 (2001) |
Most recent ice-out: 2013-05-10
County Ranking
Ranked #49 of 85 lakes in Crow Wing County
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Frequently asked questions about Goodrich Lake
What is the water quality grade for Goodrich Lake?
- Goodrich Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 13.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35 ft. Surface area: 382.15 acres.
Is Goodrich Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Goodrich Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Goodrich Lake?
- Goodrich Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 57 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2018–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Goodrich Lake?
- Goodrich Lake has a maximum depth of 35 feet. The lake covers 382.15 acres.
What fish are in Goodrich Lake?
- Fish species found in Goodrich Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Goodrich Lake is located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
When does Goodrich Lake thaw?
- Goodrich Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 14. Ice typically forms around Nov 26. The open water season is approximately 226 days.
Are there boat ramps on Goodrich Lake?
- Goodrich Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Dolney Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
125 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA125 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 10200 H 2 ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination by spectrophotometer
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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