Little Ball Club Lake
Itasca County, MinnesotaEutrophic
Little Ball Club Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including black crappie,bluegill,bowfin (dogfish),brown bullhead,hybrid sunfish,largemouth bass,northern pike,pumpkinseed,walleye,white sucker,yellow bullhead,yellow perch. Compared to the 140 other monitored lakes in Itasca County, Little Ball Club Lake ranks #118 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 11.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.7 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #118 of 141 lakes in Itasca County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Little Ball Club Lake holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ATamarack Bay LakeCass County · mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BSix Mile LakeCass County · mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BSchoolhouse LakeItasca County · mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CCut Foot Sioux LakeItasca County · mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-10-23
Monitoring stations: 1