Holland Lake
Holland Lake in Dakota County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 27.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 55 ft. Surface area: 37.71 acres.
- Clarity
- 27.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 60°F
- Max depth
- 55 ft
- Area
- 38 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- No
Next lake in Dakota County
Holland Lake is a 38-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Dakota County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 55 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 6 documented fish species including bluegill, hybrid sunfish, and largemouth bass. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Dakota County, Holland Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-05. 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)
Crystal clear, you can see 27.9 ft down. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 27.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.5 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Holland Lake typically sits around 60°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 72°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in Feb (about 39°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 97 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Holland Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 60% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Holland 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
9 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2024-07-25 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 15.81 | 0.37 lb |
| Bluegill | 10.84 | 0.1 lb |
| Northern Pike | 3.46 | 2.39 lb |
| Hybrid Sunfish | 2.99 | 0.09 lb |
| GOS | 2.75 | 0.13 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 2.60 | 0.07 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.
Black Bullhead
Bluegill
Northern Pike
Hybrid Sunfish
From the 2024-07-25 survey
Holland Lake is a mesotrophic, class 33 basin with an area of 32.5 acres (22.5 littoral acres) and maximum depth of over 55 feet. The lake is currently managed by the Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN) program. Holland is located entirely within Lebanon Hills County Park in the City of Eagan. There is a fishing pier at…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Holland Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HollandFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — HollandFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.305 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.31 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.58 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Holland 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 MN19-0066-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.9 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 45 lakes in Dakota County
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Frequently asked questions about Holland Lake
What is the water quality grade for Holland Lake?
- Holland Lake in Dakota County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 27.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 55 ft. Surface area: 37.71 acres.
Is Holland Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Holland Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Holland Lake?
- Holland Lake typically sits around 60°F at the surface in August, from 97 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Holland Lake?
- Holland Lake has a maximum depth of 55 feet. The lake covers 37.71 acres.
What fish are in Holland Lake?
- Fish species found in Holland Lake include bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker. Holland Lake is located in Dakota County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
148 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
MNPCA148 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Analysis of Chlorophyll in Periphyton and Plankton
- 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