Juergens Lake
Juergens Lake in Todd County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 78 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 21.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 116.51 acres.
- Clarity
- 5.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 68°F
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Area
- 117 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Juergens Lake is a 117-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Todd County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 22 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and hybrid sunfish. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Todd County, Juergens Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-14. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 78 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 21.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 78 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 21.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Juergens Lake
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Water Temperature
Juergens Lake typically sits around 68°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 65°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 68°F) and coldest in May (about 53°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 78 field readings (2025–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Juergens Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 77% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Highway 71Public
Fish Species
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Fishing Juergens 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.
EPA Impairment Status
Juergens 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 MN77-0163-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 8 lakes in Todd County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Juergens Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Juergens Lake
What is the water quality grade for Juergens Lake?
- Juergens Lake in Todd County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 78 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 21.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 116.51 acres.
Is Juergens Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Juergens Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 21.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Juergens Lake?
- Juergens Lake typically sits around 68°F at the surface in August, from 78 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Juergens Lake?
- Juergens Lake has a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake covers 116.51 acres.
What fish are in Juergens Lake?
- Fish species found in Juergens Lake include black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch. Juergens Lake is located in Todd County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Juergens Lake?
- Juergens Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Highway 71. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
41 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA41 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory