Juergens Lake
Todd County, Minnesota117 acresView mapDirections
Minnesota PCA publishes the water-quality measurements for Juergens Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- zebra mussel
- 22 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Juergens Lake in Todd County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. 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.
Juergens Lake is a 117-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Todd County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and hybrid sunfish. Public access is available. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Juergens Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing6 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Juergens Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Juergens Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota DNR and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Juergens Lake
These are the measurements Minnesota PCA publishes for Juergens Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus 78 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 21.9 µg/L. TSI 60.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 5.9ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 78µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 21.9µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 60 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Juergens Lake typically sits around 57°F at the surface in October. 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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (53°F) to its warmest (68°F).
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
Max depth
22 ft
Surface area
117 acres
Shoreline
2.3 mi
Littoral zone
77%
Share shallower than 15 ft
Public access
Yes
Listed by Minnesota PCA
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
142 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,237 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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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
Designated uses not supporting: Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN77-0163-00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Juergens Lake
Where is Juergens Lake?
- Juergens Lake is a lake in Todd County, Minnesota. Its water-quality measurements are published by Minnesota PCA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Juergens Lake?
- Juergens Lake in Todd County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Juergens Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Juergens Lake?
- Juergens Lake typically sits around 57°F at the surface in October, 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.
Can I fish at Juergens Lake?
- Public access to Juergens Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Minnesota's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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