Height of Land Lake

Height of Land Lake sits at a C on the grading scale — not impaired, not pristine, with summer measurements that vary year to year. Secchi readings are the weakest of the scored parameters, suggesting suspended sediment or algal biomass dominates the optical signal.

At a TSI of 50, Height of Land Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. Height of Land Lake reaches 21 ft at its deepest point — typical for Minnesota mid-sized lakes, with seasonal stratification but limited cold-water refuge. At 3,795 acres, Height of Land Lake is one of the larger lakes in Becker County, with 13.0 miles of shoreline supporting multiple distinct use patterns. Height of Land Lake ranks 71 of 93 in Becker County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Height of Land Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. Walleye are documented at Height of Land Lake, one of 13 fish species on record for the lake. A documented public access point at Height of Land Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.