Greeley Lake
Greeley Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 43 ft. Surface area: 23.1 acres.
- Clarity
- 9 ft
- Typical in August
- 61°F
- Max depth
- 43 ft
- Area
- 23 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Itasca County
Greeley Lake is a 23-acre mesotrophic lake in Itasca County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 43 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 3 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including yellow perch. Public access is available. Compared to the 71 other monitored lakes in Itasca County, Greeley Lake ranks #43 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2022-10-27. 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Phosphorus level: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Greeley Lake typically sits around 61°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 57°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 61°F) and coldest in Oct (about 45°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 263 field readings (2022–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Greeley Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 43 ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 73% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Fish Species
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Fishing Greeley Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1955-06-30 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch | 9.00 | 0.07 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
From the 1955-06-30 survey
Perch, pumpkinseeds and bullheads dominate the fish population and are very abundant.Because the trap nets were combined 2 double pots and 2 single pots the data was not entered. The following fish species were caught: rainbow trout (1, 0.42 lbs), white sucker (3, 0.42 lbs), golden shiner (6, 0.90 lbs), black bullhead…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Greeley Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — GreeleyFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Greeley (0660)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — GreeleyPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
County Ranking
Ranked #43 of 72 lakes in Itasca County
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Frequently asked questions about Greeley Lake
What is the water quality grade for Greeley Lake?
- Greeley Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 43 ft. Surface area: 23.1 acres.
Is Greeley Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Greeley 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 Greeley Lake?
- Greeley Lake typically sits around 61°F at the surface in August, from 263 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Greeley Lake?
- Greeley Lake has a maximum depth of 43 feet. The lake covers 23.1 acres.
What fish are in Greeley Lake?
- Fish species found in Greeley Lake include yellow perch. Greeley Lake is located in Itasca County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
48 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
LEECHLAK_WQX48 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen by Colorimetry
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 details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder