Kenney Lake
Kenney Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 55 ft. Surface area: 109.36 acres.
- Clarity
- 13.5 ft
- Max depth
- 55 ft
- Area
- 109 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- No
- Ice-out
- Apr 8
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Why Kenney 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 Kenney 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.
Kenney Lake is a 109-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 55 feet. Phosphorus level is declining over recent sampling years. 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 2020-08-27. 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 Kenney Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.8 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 30% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fishing Kenney Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
2 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1992-06-18 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 20.61 | 0.11 lb |
| Tullibee (Cisco) | 8.84 | 1.68 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 8.25 | 0.48 lb |
| Black Crappie | 5.25 | 0.36 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 3.25 | 0.06 lb |
| Northern Pike | 3.00 | 1.17 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
From the 1992-06-18 survey
Bowfin, black crappie and walleye were present in low abundance for the lake class. Tullibee (cisco) was abundant and all other species were found in average numbers for the lake class. Northern pike (5.0/gillnet) was again caught in average numbers (similar to 1971- 6.0/gillnet) after not being sampled in gillnets in…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Kenney Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — KenneyFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Kenney (0030)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — KenneyFish 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 | -0.057 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +12.04 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.31 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (6 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2016-03-29 (2016) | 2008-04-28 (2008) |
| Ice-In | 2007-12-03 (2007) | 2007-12-03 (2007) |
Most recent ice-out: 2021-04-04
EPA Impairment Status
Kenney 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 MN18-0020-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.49 km)
Graded lakes near Kenney Lake
Kenney Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Kenney Lake
What is the water quality grade for Kenney Lake?
- Kenney Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 55 ft. Surface area: 109.36 acres.
Is Kenney Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Kenney 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 Kenney Lake?
- Kenney Lake has a maximum depth of 55 feet. The lake covers 109.36 acres.
When does Kenney Lake thaw?
- Kenney Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 8.
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Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA7 samples · 2020
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
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate