Many Point Lake
Many Point Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 92 ft. Surface area: 1700.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 10.7 ft
- Typical in August
- 64°F
- Max depth
- 92 ft
- Area
- 1,701 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Many Point Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 90 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Minnesota DNR.
Many Point Lake is a 1,701-acre mesotrophic lake in Becker County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 92 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Phosphorus level is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 16 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and bowfin (dogfish). Public access is available. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Becker County, Many Point Lake ranks #51 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Many Point Lake typically sits around 64°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 59°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 64°F) and coldest in May (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 81 field readings (2016–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Many Point Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 92 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,701 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 12.9 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 33% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Many Point Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
10 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2023-08-02 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MMS | 98.17 | — |
| Bluntnose Minnow | 75.87 | — |
| GOS | 51.20 | — |
| BCS | 48.97 | — |
| BNS | 31.84 | — |
| JND | 21.50 | — |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
From the 2023-08-02 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Many Point Lake, which lies within the boundaries of the White Earth Reservation, was conducted on August 2-7, 2023, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Many Point Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Many PointFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Many Point (1209)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Many PointFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Many PointPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -2.3 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Many Point Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Many Point Lake (completed 1938), built primarily for recreation on the Otter Tail River; gravity-type dam, 12 ft tall and 55 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,588 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,200 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 8,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 66 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- MNDNR
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MN00023 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #51 of 84 lakes in Becker County
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Frequently asked questions about Many Point Lake
What is the water quality grade for Many Point Lake?
- Many Point Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 92 ft. Surface area: 1700.9 acres.
Is Many Point Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Many Point Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Many Point Lake?
- Many Point Lake typically sits around 64°F at the surface in August, from 81 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Many Point Lake?
- Many Point Lake has a maximum depth of 92 feet. The lake covers 1700.9 acres.
What fish are in Many Point Lake?
- Fish species found in Many Point Lake include black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, lake sturgeon, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Many Point Lake is located in Becker County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
55 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2024–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (White Earth Band) (Tribal)
WEARTH_WQX45 samples · 2024 - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA10 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder