Little Webb Lake
Little Webb Lake in Cass County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 16.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 37 ft. Surface area: 226.04 acres.
- Clarity
- 16.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 71°F
- Max depth
- 37 ft
- Area
- 226 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 21
- Open water
- 224 days
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Why Little Webb 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 Webb 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 Webb Lake is a 226-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 37 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 13 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-11. 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 Webb Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 16.5 ft down. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 16.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Little Webb Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 70°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 71°F) and coldest in Oct (about 55°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 8 field readings (2022–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Webb Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 37 ft |
| Surface Area | 226 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 30% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Little Webb LakePublic
- Diamond LakePublic
Fish Species
Click a species to see every graded lake where it is documented.
Fishing Little Webb Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
13 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2023-08-21 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 29.81 | 0.18 lb |
| CNM | 15.27 | — |
| BCS | 14.08 | — |
| Bluntnose Minnow | 11.41 | — |
| Northern Pike | 6.41 | 1.73 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 4.89 | 0.49 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Bluegill
Northern Pike
Yellow Bass
From the 2023-08-21 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Little Webb Lake was conducted on August 21-22, 2023, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible.…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Little Webb Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Little WebbFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Little Webb (1483)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Little WebbFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Little WebbPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.212 m/yr | 4 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (8 observations).
Estimated open water season: 224 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2017-04-07 (2017) | 2008-05-05 (2008) |
| Ice-In | 2017-11-10 (2017) | 2007-12-01 (2007) |
Most recent ice-out: 2017-04-07
EPA Impairment Status
Little Webb Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN11-0311-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.46 km)
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Frequently asked questions about Little Webb Lake
What is the water quality grade for Little Webb Lake?
- Little Webb Lake in Cass County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 16.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 37 ft. Surface area: 226.04 acres.
Is Little Webb Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Little Webb Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Little Webb Lake?
- Little Webb Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August, from 8 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Little Webb Lake?
- Little Webb Lake has a maximum depth of 37 feet. The lake covers 226.04 acres.
What fish are in Little Webb Lake?
- Fish species found in Little Webb Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Little Webb Lake is located in Cass County, Minnesota.
When does Little Webb Lake thaw?
- Little Webb Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 21. Ice typically forms around Dec 1. The open water season is approximately 224 days.
Are there boat ramps on Little Webb Lake?
- Little Webb Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Little Webb Lake, Diamond Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA12 samples · 2020–2025
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate