Page Lake

Page Lake grades an F: water clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate poorly, placing it among the most stressed lakes monitored in Minnesota. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

A TSI in the eutrophic range signals a lake doing what nutrient-loaded waters do — supporting an active algal community at the cost of clear water. A maximum depth of 17 ft puts Page Lake in the middle of Minnesota's depth distribution. At 375 acres, Page Lake fits the Minnesota median for monitored lakes, with 3.3 miles of shoreline. Page Lake ranks 5 of 6 in Stevens County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Page Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The fishery includes walleye alongside the lake's other 10 documented species — a notable draw for Minnesota anglers. A documented public access point at Page Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.