Latimer Lake
Latimer Lake in Todd County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 58.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 57.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30.5 ft. Surface area: 201.84 acres.
- Clarity
- 5 ft
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Max depth
- 30.5 ft
- Area
- 202 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 15
- Open water
- 226 days
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Why Latimer 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 Latimer 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, 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.
Latimer Lake is a 202-acre lake in Todd County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 31 feet (18-foot average). Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 11 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-25. 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 Latimer Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 58.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 57.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 58.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 57.1 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Latimer Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 75°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 77°F) and coldest in Oct (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 34 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Latimer Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 30.5 ft |
| Average Depth | 17.5 ft |
| Surface Area | 202 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.6 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 38% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Charlotte LakePublic
- Latimer LakePublic
Fish Species
Click a species to see every graded lake where it is documented.
Fishing Latimer Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
11 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2020-07-08 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 67.34 | 0.41 lb |
| Bluegill | 36.96 | 0.16 lb |
| Black Crappie | 19.19 | 0.2 lb |
| Green Sunfish | 13.44 | 0.27 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 11.79 | 0.17 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 5.75 | 1.49 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.
Black Bullhead
Bluegill
Black Crappie
Green Sunfish
From the 2020-07-08 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Latimer Lake was conducted on July 8-9, 2020 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Latimer Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — LatimerFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — LatimerFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — LatimerPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.075 m/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (18 observations).
Estimated open water season: 226 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2016-03-21 (2016) | 2018-05-02 (2018) |
| Ice-In | 2010-11-25 (2010) | 2004-12-14 (2004) |
Most recent ice-out: 2018-05-02
EPA Impairment Status
Latimer 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 MN77-0105-00 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Latimer Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Long Prairie WwtpLong Prairie · 4.9 mi away · NPDES MN0066079Major
- Long PrairieLong Prairie · 3.1 mi away · NPDES MN0020303
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Graded lakes near Latimer Lake
Latimer Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Latimer Lake
What is the water quality grade for Latimer Lake?
- Latimer Lake in Todd County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 58.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 57.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30.5 ft. Surface area: 201.84 acres.
Is Latimer Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Latimer Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 57.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Latimer Lake?
- Latimer Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 34 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Latimer Lake?
- Latimer Lake has a maximum depth of 30.5 feet and an average depth of 17.5 feet. The lake covers 201.84 acres.
What fish are in Latimer Lake?
- Fish species found in Latimer Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch. Latimer Lake is located in Todd County, Minnesota.
When does Latimer Lake thaw?
- Latimer Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 15. Ice typically forms around Nov 27. The open water season is approximately 226 days.
Are there boat ramps on Latimer Lake?
- Latimer Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Charlotte Lake, Latimer Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
53 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
MNPCA53 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate