Little Ball Club Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota185 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #62 of 72 in the county
- 30 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Little Ball Club Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 184.52 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.9 ft
- Typical in September
- 64°F
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Area
- 185 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 24
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Little Ball Club Lake is a 185-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Itasca County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 30 feet (16-foot average). Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2025. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and bowfin (dogfish). Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 71 other monitored lakes in Itasca County, Little Ball Club Lake ranks #62 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-23. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Little Ball Club Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing12 species recorded
- Ice seasonIce-out around Apr 24
- Deep water30 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft. Phosphorus 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 11.7 µg/L. TSI 50. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Temperature
Little Ball Club Lake typically sits around 64°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 65°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 67°F) and coldest in Oct (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 58 field readings (2025–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Ball Club Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft |
| Average Depth | 15.7 ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.5 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 45% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Little Ball Club LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Little Ball Club Lake
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (3 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2020-04-21 (2020) | 2018-05-01 (2018) |
Most recent ice-out: 2020-04-21
County Ranking
Ranked #62 of 72 lakes in Itasca County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Little Ball Club Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Itasca County
Frequently asked questions about Little Ball Club Lake
Where is Little Ball Club Lake?
- Little Ball Club Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Little Ball Club Lake?
- Little Ball Club Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 184.52 acres.
Is Little Ball Club Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Little Ball Club Lake?
- Little Ball Club Lake typically sits around 64°F at the surface in September, from 58 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Little Ball Club Lake?
- Little Ball Club Lake has a maximum depth of 30 feet and an average depth of 15.7 feet. The lake covers 184.52 acres.
What fish are in Little Ball Club Lake?
- Fish species found in Little Ball Club Lake include black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Little Ball Club Lake is located in Itasca County, Minnesota.
When does Little Ball Club Lake thaw?
- Little Ball Club Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 24.
Are there boat ramps on Little Ball Club Lake?
- Little Ball Club Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Little Ball Club Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
LEECHLAK_WQX24 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen by Colorimetry
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
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate