Lawrence Lake
Lawrence Lake in Houston County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility.
- Clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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.
Lawrence Lake is a lake in Houston County, Minnesota. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 6 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2023-10-03. 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 Lawrence Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lawrence Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 77°F) and coldest in Sep (about 70°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 9 field readings (2023–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lawrence Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Goose Island Hunters Point - 2Public
- Goose IslandPublic
- Upper Goose IslandPublic
- Goose Island Hunters Point - 1Public
- Wildcat ParkPublic
- Wildcat ParkSemi-private
Fishing Lawrence Lake
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lawrence Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Brownsville WwtpBrownsville · 2 mi away · NPDES MN0053562Recent violation
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 Lawrence Lake
Lawrence Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Lake
What is the water quality grade for Lawrence Lake?
- Lawrence Lake in Houston County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility.
Is Lawrence Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lawrence Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lawrence Lake?
- Lawrence Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 9 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2023–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lawrence Lake?
- Lawrence Lake has 6 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Goose Island Hunters Point - 2, Goose Island, Upper Goose Island, Goose Island Hunters Point - 1, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA5 samples · 2023
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory