Lady Slipper Lake

Lady Slipper Lake grades an F: every scored parameter (clarity) rates poorly, placing it among the most stressed lakes monitored in Minnesota.

Hypereutrophic conditions mean the lake is operating at the upper end of the productivity scale, with all the bloom risk that implies. Lady Slipper Lake is a shallow lake at 11 ft maximum depth, which means it warms quickly, mixes constantly, and amplifies nutrient inputs. Lady Slipper Lake covers 286 acres alongside 4.2 miles of shoreline — a mid-sized water that supports a working fishery without being so large that conditions diverge between basins. Lady Slipper Lake sits at rank 3 of 5 in Lyon County, in the lower half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Lady Slipper Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. Walleye are documented at Lady Slipper Lake, one of 6 fish species on record for the lake. A documented public access point at Lady Slipper Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.