Kek Lake
Kek Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 19.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 130 ft. Surface area: 54.91 acres.
- Clarity
- 19.5 ft
- Max depth
- 130 ft
- Area
- 55 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- No
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Why Kek 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 Kek 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.
Kek Lake is a 55-acre lake in Lake County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 130 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 2022-06-14. 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 Kek Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 19.5 ft down. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 19.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 130 ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 11% |
| Public Access | No |
Fishing Kek Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1988-09-14 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 18.00 | 0.98 lb |
| White Sucker | 5.00 | 0.88 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 2.00 | 0.1 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
From the 1988-09-14 survey
A deep water gillnet set shows lake trout and white sucker are present in above average numbers. Yellow perch are also present. Lake trout natural reproduction is good; three of eight trout captured were under 12 18 tile lake
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Kek Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — KekFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.027 m/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Kek Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN38-0226-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.79 km)
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Frequently asked questions about Kek Lake
What is the water quality grade for Kek Lake?
- Kek Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 19.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 130 ft. Surface area: 54.91 acres.
Is Kek Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Kek 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 Kek Lake?
- Kek Lake has a maximum depth of 130 feet. The lake covers 54.91 acres.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA2 samples · 2020–2022
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 details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder