Juggler Lake
Juggler Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 18 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 78 ft. Surface area: 428.49 acres.
- Clarity
- 18 ft
- Max depth
- 78 ft
- Area
- 428 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 22
- Open water
- 221 days
Next lake in Becker County
Juggler Lake is a 428-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Becker County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 78 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Phosphorus level is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 11 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and green sunfish. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Becker County, Juggler Lake ranks #31 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
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.
Based on E. coli testing, Juggler Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 8 samples across 2 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Minnesota’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 18 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft |
| Surface Area | 428 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 6.9 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 35% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Juggler LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Juggler Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
11 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2022-07-25 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 9.97 | 0.26 lb |
| Green Sunfish | 6.27 | 0.07 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 5.36 | 0.83 lb |
| Rock Bass | 5.04 | 0.66 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 4.86 | 0.2 lb |
| Northern Pike | 3.60 | 1.96 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.
Bluegill
Green Sunfish
Largemouth Bass
Rock Bass
From the 2022-07-25 survey
Juggler Lake is a 410-acre Lake located in northern Becker County. Juggler Lake is within the boundaries of the White Earth Indian Reservation. Nearly all the lake's shoreline is privately owned, but the watershed contains large blocks of forested, county tax-forfeited land. There are approximately 40 homes/cabins on…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Juggler Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — JugglerFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Juggler (1228)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — JugglerFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — JugglerPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.004 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.2 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (22 observations).
Estimated open water season: 221 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2015-04-14 (2015) | 2013-05-14 (2013) |
| Ice-In | 2014-11-21 (2014) | 2004-12-17 (2004) |
Most recent ice-out: 2015-04-14
County Ranking
Ranked #31 of 84 lakes in Becker County
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Frequently asked questions about Juggler Lake
What is the water quality grade for Juggler Lake?
- Juggler Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 18 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 78 ft. Surface area: 428.49 acres.
Is Juggler Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Juggler Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 8 samples across 2 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Juggler Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Minnesota's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
How deep is Juggler Lake?
- Juggler Lake has a maximum depth of 78 feet. The lake covers 428.49 acres.
What fish are in Juggler Lake?
- Fish species found in Juggler Lake include black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. Juggler Lake is located in Becker County, Minnesota.
When does Juggler Lake thaw?
- Juggler Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 22. Ice typically forms around Nov 29. The open water season is approximately 221 days.
Are there boat ramps on Juggler Lake?
- Juggler Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Juggler Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
53 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (White Earth Band) (Tribal)
WEARTH_WQX44 samples · 2024 - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA9 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate