Little Clubhouse Lake
Little Clubhouse Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 103 ft. Surface area: 265.3 acres.
- Clarity
- 13 ft
- Max depth
- 103 ft
- Area
- 265 acres
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 19
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Why Little Clubhouse 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 Little Clubhouse 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.
Little Clubhouse Lake is a 265-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 103 feet (35-foot average). Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and bowfin (dogfish). Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-08-29. 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 Little Clubhouse Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 103 ft |
| Average Depth | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 265 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 4.7 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 33% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Fish Species
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.7 m/yr | 4 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (10 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2024-04-06 (2024) | 2023-05-04 (2023) |
| Ice-In | 2014-11-18 (2014) | 2022-12-01 (2022) |
Most recent ice-out: 2026-04-25
EPA Impairment Status
Little Clubhouse Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN31-0540-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.87 km)
Graded lakes near Little Clubhouse Lake
Little Clubhouse Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Little Clubhouse Lake
What is the water quality grade for Little Clubhouse Lake?
- Little Clubhouse Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 103 ft. Surface area: 265.3 acres.
Is Little Clubhouse Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Little Clubhouse Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Little Clubhouse Lake?
- Little Clubhouse Lake has a maximum depth of 103 feet and an average depth of 35 feet. The lake covers 265.3 acres.
What fish are in Little Clubhouse Lake?
- Fish species found in Little Clubhouse Lake include black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Little Clubhouse Lake is located in Itasca County, Minnesota.
When does Little Clubhouse Lake thaw?
- Little Clubhouse Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 19.
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Where this data comes from
4 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA4 samples · 2025
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate