Mccoll Pond
Mccoll Pond in Scott County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 22.51 acres.
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Area
- 23 acres
- Public access
- No
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Why Mccoll Pond 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 Mccoll Pond, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
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.
Mccoll Pond is a 23-acre lake in Scott County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake supports 7 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish. No public access — the lake is private or restricted.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2021-04-21. 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 Mccoll Pond
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples |
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 98% |
| Public Access | No |
Fish Species
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Fishing Mccoll Pond
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
4 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2016-07-20 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Sunfish | 35.14 | 0.11 lb |
| Bluegill | 11.45 | 0.11 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 8.51 | 0.28 lb |
| Black Crappie | 4.71 | 0.12 lb |
| Green Sunfish | 2.11 | 0.04 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 2.06 | 0.09 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.
Hybrid Sunfish
Bluegill
Black Bullhead
Black Crappie
From the 2016-07-20 survey
McColl Pond is a 21-acre lake located in Savage, Minnesota and has a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake has been protected from storm water runoff and has a restored aquatic and prairie buffer growing along the east side of the lake. Homes are present on the north and west sides of the lake. McColl Pond has been…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Mccoll Pond. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — McColl PondFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — McColl PondFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
4 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Mccoll Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 4 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Fabcon IncSavage · 1.5 mi away · NPDES MN0068284Recent violation
- Chs Inc - Savage DredgeSavage · 1.7 mi away · NPDES MN0068454Recent violation
- Savage Riverport LlcSavage · 2 mi away · NPDES MN0069035Recent violation
- Superior Minerals CoSavage · 2 mi away · NPDES MN0063584Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Graded lakes near Mccoll Pond
Mccoll Pond has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Mccoll Pond
What is the water quality grade for Mccoll Pond?
- Mccoll Pond in Scott County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 22.51 acres.
Is Mccoll Pond safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Mccoll Pond is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Mccoll Pond?
- Mccoll Pond has a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake covers 22.51 acres.
What fish are in Mccoll Pond?
- Fish species found in Mccoll Pond include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed. Mccoll Pond is located in Scott County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA1 sample · 2021
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder