Newfound Lake

Newfound Lake carries a solid B grade — strong on most parameters, with measurements that hold up well across the summer season.

A TSI near 40 places Newfound Lake in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. A maximum depth of 45 ft puts Newfound Lake in the middle of Minnesota's depth distribution. At 643 acres, Newfound Lake fits the Minnesota median for monitored lakes, with 14.9 miles of shoreline. Newfound Lake ranks 49 of 142 in Lake County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Newfound Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The fishery includes walleye among the lake's 12 documented species — a notable draw for Minnesota anglers. No formal public access is documented at Newfound Lake — most use is by shoreline residents and their guests. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.