Hyland Lake
Hyland Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 83.91 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 76°F
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Area
- 84 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Hennepin County
Hyland Lake is a 84-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 12 feet (5-foot average). Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 9 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 80 other monitored lakes in Hennepin County, Hyland Lake ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 37.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 13.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 37.3 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Hyland Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 79°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 423 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Hyland Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 12 ft |
| Average Depth | 5 ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Hyland LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Hyland Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
12 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2023-06-05 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 2090.63 | 0.76 lb |
| Bluegill | 69.14 | 0.17 lb |
| TME | 30.58 | 3.92 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 7.85 | 0.79 lb |
| Black Crappie | 6.37 | 0.19 lb |
| Walleye | 1.98 | 1.67 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.
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
TME
Black Bullhead
From the 2023-06-05 survey
Hyland Lake is an 84-acre lake with an average depth of 5 feet and maximum depth of 12 feet. The lake is part of the Hyland Lakes Park Reserve in the city of Bloomington in southern Hennepin County. Due to shallow water depths, an aerator is operated during winter months to prevent winter kill. Hyland is actively…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Hyland Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HylandFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — HylandFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — HylandPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.077 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.78 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -7 µg/L/yr | 4 |
EPA Impairment Status
Hyland 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 MN27-0048-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 81 lakes in Hennepin County
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Frequently asked questions about Hyland Lake
What is the water quality grade for Hyland Lake?
- Hyland Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 83.91 acres.
Is Hyland Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Hyland Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 13.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Hyland Lake?
- Hyland Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August, from 423 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Hyland Lake?
- Hyland Lake has a maximum depth of 12 feet and an average depth of 5 feet. The lake covers 83.91 acres.
What fish are in Hyland Lake?
- Fish species found in Hyland Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. Hyland Lake is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Hyland Lake?
- Hyland Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Hyland Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
212 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA212 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 4500 N C ~ Persufate Method for Total Nitrogen
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory