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.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.077 m/yr | 5 |
Location
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.
- ASiseebakwet LakeItasca County · mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ASouth Sugar LakeItasca County · mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ALong LakeItasca County · mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ASugar LakeCass County · mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BVermillion LakeCass County · mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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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.
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Little Siseebakwet (0789)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Little SiseebakwetPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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