Kane Lake
Kane Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 112.38 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 67°F
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Area
- 112 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- No
- Ice-out
- May 9
- Open water
- 195 days
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Why Kane Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Kane Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Kane Lake is a 112-acre lake in Lake County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 17 feet. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Kane Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Kane Lake typically sits around 67°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 67°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 69°F) and coldest in Nov (about 36°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 63 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Kane Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.5 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 92% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fishing Kane Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
2 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1988-08-10 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch | 7.20 | 0.21 lb |
| Walleye | 2.47 | 1.35 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 2.19 | 0.08 lb |
| Northern Pike | 1.18 | 0.89 lb |
| Bluegill | 0.14 | 0.2 lb |
| White Sucker | 0.07 | 2.5 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
From the 1988-08-10 survey
The Walleye population is maintained entirely by natural reproduction. The fluctuating population indicates that natural reproduction is sporadic. Walleye gillnet catches for 1988 were about 1/2 the local average. Scale reading indicates a strong year class of age-2 fish, however; age-3 and 4 appear to have poor year…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Kane Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — KaneFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Kane (0861)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — KaneFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.034 m/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (6 observations).
Estimated open water season: 195 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2015-04-15 (2015) | 2022-05-11 (2022) |
| Ice-In | 2023-11-19 (2023) | 2024-11-27 (2024) |
Most recent ice-out: 2023-05-09
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Frequently asked questions about Kane Lake
What is the water quality grade for Kane Lake?
- Kane Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 112.38 acres.
Is Kane Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Kane Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Kane Lake?
- Kane Lake typically sits around 67°F at the surface in August, from 63 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Kane Lake?
- Kane Lake has a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake covers 112.38 acres.
When does Kane Lake thaw?
- Kane Lake typically has ice-out around May 9. Ice typically forms around Nov 20. The open water season is approximately 195 days.
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Where this data comes from
125 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
MNPCA125 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate