Hydes Lake
Hydes Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 94 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 59.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 18 ft. Surface area: 222.19 acres.
- Clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 18 ft
- Area
- 222 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Hydes Lake →
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Hydes Lake is a 222-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Carver County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 18 feet. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Carver County, Hydes Lake ranks #31 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 94 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 59.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 94 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 59.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Hydes Lake
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Water Temperature
Hydes Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 72°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 74°F) and coldest in Jan (about 38°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 526 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Hydes Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 18 ft |
| Surface Area | 222 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.5 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 74% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Hydes LakePublic
- Patterson Lake/Hunting accessPublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Hydes 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
8 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2017-07-24 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 56.45 | 0.48 lb |
| Black Crappie | 25.05 | 0.19 lb |
| Bluegill | 24.36 | 0.17 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 10.23 | 0.74 lb |
| Northern Pike | 8.63 | 2.28 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 5.56 | 0.14 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
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Yellow Bass
From the 2017-07-24 survey
Hydes Lake is a 222-acre lake with a maximum depth of 18 feet, located northeast of Norwood Young America, in west central Carver County. Hydes Lake has been known to "boom or bust" in previous years, with the last partial winterkill occurring during the winter of 2010-2011. Hydes is actively managed for Largemouth…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Hydes Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HydesFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — HydesPublic 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 | -0.018 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.9 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +6 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Hydes 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 MN10-0088-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #31 of 38 lakes in Carver County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Hydes Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Carver County
Frequently asked questions about Hydes Lake
What is the water quality grade for Hydes Lake?
- Hydes Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 94 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 59.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 18 ft. Surface area: 222.19 acres.
Is Hydes Lake safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Hydes Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 59.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Hydes Lake?
- Hydes Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 526 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Hydes Lake?
- Hydes Lake has a maximum depth of 18 feet. The lake covers 222.19 acres.
What fish are in Hydes Lake?
- Fish species found in Hydes Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Hydes Lake is located in Carver County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Hydes Lake?
- Hydes Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Hydes Lake, Patterson Lake/Hunting access. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
219 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
MNPCA219 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 (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
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