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Lindgren Lake

Beltrami County, MinnesotaMesotrophic

Lindgren Lake earns an A — water clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate among the best monitored waters in Beltrami County. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

A TSI near 41 places Lindgren Lake in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Lindgren Lake sits at rank 47 of 86 in Beltrami County, in the lower half of the local distribution.

Lindgren Lake has no invasive species recorded in Minnesota state databases as of 2024, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Lindgren Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The lake lacks a documented public access point, so visitor use is limited. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-08-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)13.5 ftB
Phosphorus14 µg/LA
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)41Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.203 m/yr4
Phosphorus Stable0 µg/L/yr4

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #47 of 86 lakes in Beltrami County

Nearby Lakes in Beltrami County

State Parks Near Lindgren Lake

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2024-08-18

Monitoring stations: 1