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Little Siseebakwet Lake

Itasca County, MinnesotaLimited DataEutrophic

Little Siseebakwet Lake pulls a D on the LakeGrade rubric — phosphorus loading and limited clarity hold it below the Minnesota average.

A TSI in the eutrophic range signals a lake doing what nutrient-loaded waters do — supporting an active algal community at the cost of clear water. 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. Little Siseebakwet Lake ranks 135 of 141 in Itasca County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Little Siseebakwet Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Little Siseebakwet Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. Public access is available — the lake is on the Minnesota PCA public-access list. 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 2024-07-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Trophic State Index: 54.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)5 ftD
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)54Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.077 m/yr5
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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #135 of 141 lakes in Itasca County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Little Siseebakwet Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

Nearby Lakes in Itasca County

DNR Reports & Resources

Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Little Siseebakwet Lake. 2 reports on file.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2024-07-14

Monitoring stations: 1