Reeves Lake
Reeves Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 8 ft
- Typical in August
- 59°F
- Mean depth
- ~9 ft est.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- No
Next lake in Becker County
Reeves Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Becker County, Minnesota with an estimated average depth of about 9 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Becker County, Reeves Lake ranks #71 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-09-27. 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Phosphorus level: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 12 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Reeves Lake typically sits around 59°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 60°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 63°F) and coldest in May (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 224 field readings (2016–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Reeves Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Depth | ~9 ft est. |
| Public Access | No |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled estimate from HydroLAKES, not a measured survey. Minnesota has not published bathymetry for Reeves Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Fishing Reeves Lake
County Ranking
Ranked #71 of 84 lakes in Becker County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Reeves Lake holds Grade C. 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 Reeves Lake
What is the water quality grade for Reeves Lake?
- Reeves Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12 µg/L.
Is Reeves Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Reeves Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 12 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Reeves Lake?
- Reeves Lake typically sits around 59°F at the surface in August, from 224 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Reeves Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Reeves Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 9 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA24 samples · 2024
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder