Kawasachong Lake
Kawasachong Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 161.53 acres.
- Clarity
- 4 ft
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Area
- 162 acres
- Public access
- No
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Why Kawasachong 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 Kawasachong Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). 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.
Kawasachong Lake is a 162-acre lake in Lake County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 11 feet (4-foot average). The lake supports 6 documented fish species including northern pike, rock bass, and smallmouth bass. No public access — the lake is private or restricted.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-08-03. 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 Kawasachong Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 11 ft |
| Average Depth | 4 ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 5.5 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Kawasachong Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2015-07-06 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| White Sucker | 12.50 | 1.98 lb |
| Walleye | 8.00 | 0.88 lb |
| Northern Pike | 4.00 | 1.85 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 3.33 | 0.25 lb |
| Rock Bass | 0.33 | 0.37 lb |
| Smallmouth Bass | 0.17 | 1.74 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.
White Sucker
Walleye
Northern Pike
Yellow Perch
From the 2015-07-06 survey
Kawasachong Lake is a 161.5 acre lake located approximately 22 miles northeast of Isabella, Minnesota. The lake lies completely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and is accessible via 2 different routes. The first route is a series of paddles and portages from the Kawishiwi Lake access through…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Kawasachong Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — KawasachongFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
EPA Impairment Status
Kawasachong 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 MN38-0074-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.86 km)
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Frequently asked questions about Kawasachong Lake
What is the water quality grade for Kawasachong Lake?
- Kawasachong Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 161.53 acres.
Is Kawasachong Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Kawasachong Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Kawasachong Lake?
- Kawasachong Lake has a maximum depth of 11 feet and an average depth of 4 feet. The lake covers 161.53 acres.
What fish are in Kawasachong Lake?
- Fish species found in Kawasachong Lake include northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. Kawasachong Lake is located in Lake County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA1 sample · 2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
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