Lindberg Lake
Lindberg Lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 95.48 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 71°F
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Area
- 95 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Lindberg Lake is a 95-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 19 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 9 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and brown bullhead. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 36 other monitored lakes in Clearwater County, Lindberg Lake ranks #37 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 27.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 33 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 27.4 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lindberg Lake
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Water Temperature
Lindberg Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 69°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 72°F) and coldest in May (about 58°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 125 field readings (2011–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lindberg Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 19 ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 57% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lindberg LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Lindberg Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
7 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2024-07-01 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SUN | 52.92 | — |
| Yellow Perch | 11.21 | 0.25 lb |
| Brown Bullhead | 9.64 | 0.62 lb |
| Bluegill | 9.22 | 0.46 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 8.78 | 1.47 lb |
| Northern Pike | 6.51 | 1.67 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.
Yellow Perch
Brown Bullhead
Bluegill
Largemouth Bass
From the 2024-07-01 survey
Lindberg Lake is a 95-acre, lightly developed lake located in central Clearwater County, southwest of Clearbrook, MN. Lindberg has a water clarity of 6 feet and a maximum depth of 19 feet. Emergent vegetation is abundant along the shoreline of this productive lake. The county-owned public access is located on a…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Lindberg Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — LindbergFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Lindberg (1716)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — LindbergFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — LindbergPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.87 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -6.8 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #37 of 37 lakes in Clearwater County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lindberg Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Clearwater County
Frequently asked questions about Lindberg Lake
What is the water quality grade for Lindberg Lake?
- Lindberg Lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 95.48 acres.
Is Lindberg Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lindberg Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 27.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lindberg Lake?
- Lindberg Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August, from 125 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lindberg Lake?
- Lindberg Lake has a maximum depth of 19 feet. The lake covers 95.48 acres.
What fish are in Lindberg Lake?
- Fish species found in Lindberg Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch. Lindberg Lake is located in Clearwater County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Lindberg Lake?
- Lindberg Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lindberg Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
27 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA27 samples · 2024–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory