Ojibway Lake
Ojibway Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 15.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 184.06 acres.
- Clarity
- 15.5 ft
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Area
- 184 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Ojibway Lake is a 184-acre mesotrophic lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 22 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. The lake supports 7 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Hubbard County, Ojibway Lake ranks #57 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Crystal clear, you can see 15.5 ft down. Phosphorus level: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 72% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Ojibway LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Ojibway Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2017-07-10 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Bass | 11.75 | 0.42 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 11.67 | 1.85 lb |
| Northern Pike | 10.50 | 1.71 lb |
| Bluegill | 4.42 | 0.1 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 2.58 | 0.24 lb |
| Black Crappie | 1.00 | 0.4 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.
Yellow Bass
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pike
Bluegill
From the 2017-07-10 survey
Ojibway Lake is located in south-central Hubbard County, five miles north of Dorset. Ojibway has a surface area of 184 acres and a maximum depth of 22 feet. There is a state-owned public access located on the southwest shore of the lake. Ojibway is connected to Dead Lake by a small channel. Boating between the two…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Ojibway Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — OjibwayFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Ojibway (1304)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — OjibwayPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.031 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.14 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | +0.05 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Ojibway 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 MN29-0148-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.1 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #57 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Ojibway Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Ojibway Lake
What is the water quality grade for Ojibway Lake?
- Ojibway Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 15.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 184.06 acres.
Is Ojibway Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Ojibway Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Ojibway Lake?
- Ojibway Lake has a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake covers 184.06 acres.
What fish are in Ojibway Lake?
- Fish species found in Ojibway Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Ojibway Lake is located in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Ojibway Lake?
- Ojibway Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Ojibway Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
39 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
MNPCA39 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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