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Majestic Lake

St. Louis County, MinnesotaLimited DataOligotrophic

Majestic Lake sits at the top of the Minnesota PCA grading rubric with an A, a mark reached by the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. Sub-grades cluster within a single letter of each other, which usually means the lake is in stable trophic balance rather than fighting one specific stressor.

The lake's low TSI puts it in oligotrophic territory — the cleanest of the four trophic classes, but also the most vulnerable to nutrient-driven shifts. At 51 ft of maximum depth, Majestic Lake stratifies reliably through the summer — the hypolimnion stays cooler and clearer than the surface layer suggests. At 52 acres, Majestic Lake sits below the Minnesota median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Majestic Lake ranks 6 of 187 in St. Louis County, putting it in the upper tier of locally monitored lakes.

No invasive species are currently listed at Majestic Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Majestic Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. No formal public access is documented at Majestic Lake — most use is by shoreline residents and their guests. Ice-out has been recorded 10 times at Majestic Lake, with a median around Apr 22. 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 2024-08-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 15.7 ft down. Trophic State Index: 37.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)15.7 ftA
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)37Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth51 ft
Surface Area52.28 acres
Shoreline Length1.4 mi
Littoral Zone57%
Public AccessNo

Water Quality Trend: Declining

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

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Declining-0.263 m/yr5

Ice Season

Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (19 observations).

Typical Ice-Out
Apr 22
Typical Ice-In
Nov 19

Estimated open water season: 211 days

EarliestLatest
Ice-Out2017-04-09 (2017)2008-05-02 (2008)
Ice-In2005-10-28 (2005)2024-11-30 (2024)

Most recent ice-out: 2025-04-22

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #6 of 187 lakes in St. Louis County

Nearby Lakes in St. Louis County

DNR Fisheries Survey Summary

1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1983-07-06 (Standard Survey).

Top Species by Catch Rate

SpeciesAvg CPUEAvg Weight
Bluegill19.500.29 lb
Northern Pike5.881.92 lb
Black Crappie3.630.41 lb
Black Bullhead3.250.87 lb
Yellow Perch0.500.1 lb

CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.

From the 1983-07-06 survey

Northern pike, bluegill, black crappie, and black bullhead are present in above average numbers. While yellow perch are present in below average numbers.

Source: MN DNR LakeFinder Fisheries Lake Survey

DNR Reports & Resources

Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Majestic Lake. 1 report on file.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder

Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate

Most recent sample: 2024-08-12

Monitoring stations: 1