Rogers Lake
Dakota County, Minnesota102 acresView mapDirections
Minnesota PCA publishes the water-quality measurements for Rogers Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 8 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Rogers Lake in Dakota County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 8 ft. Surface area: 102.34 acres.
Minnesota DNR's Standard Survey on May 21, 2018 caught 12.00 northern pike per gill net at Rogers Lake. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 13–28 inches. DNR survey details →
Rogers Lake is a 102-acre mesotrophic lake in Dakota County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 8 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 7 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and hybrid sunfish. Public access is available. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Dakota County, Rogers Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Rogers Lake covers about 100 acres in Dakota County. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Rogers Lake on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Rogers Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing7 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Rogers Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota DNR and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Rogers Lake
These are the measurements Minnesota PCA publishes for Rogers Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.9 µg/L. TSI 47.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 6.6ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 23µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 2.9µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 47 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Rogers Lake typically sits around 56°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 79°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 83°F) and coldest in Apr (about 52°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (52°F) to its warmest (83°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 39 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Rogers Lake water temperature breakdown →
Minnesota DNR's Standard Survey on May 21, 2018 caught 12.00 northern pike per gill net at Rogers Lake. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 13–28 inches.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Rogers Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 3 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
4 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2018-05-21 (Standard Survey).
4 surveys on file · most recent 2018-05-21 (Standard Survey)
| Species | Catch rate (CPUE) | Size | Avg weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 43.97 | 1–7 in 2018-05-21 | 0.1 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 16.90 | 7–8 in 2008-07-07 | 0.17 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 5.50 | 3–6 in 2018-05-21 | 0.12 lb |
| Northern Pike | 3.83 | 13–28 in 2018-05-21 | 3.02 lb |
| Black Crappie | 3.63 | 8–9 in 2018-05-21 | 0.21 lb |
| Hybrid Sunfish | 2.28 | 3–8 in 2018-05-21 | 0.19 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, fish caught per net per set in a standardised survey. It measures abundance, not size, and is not a weekly bite report.
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.
Bluegill
Black Bullhead
Pumpkinseed
Northern Pike
From the 2018-05-21 survey
Rogers Lake is located in Mendota Heights and is divided into a larger south basin and smaller north basin. Both basins are shallow, with a maximum depth of 8 feet. There is a city park on the south side with a fishing pier. Fishing from shore is also possible from the road that divides the two basins. Dense submersed…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Rogers Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — RogersFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — RogersFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — RogersPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Lake Details
Max depth
8 ft
Surface area
102 acres
Shoreline
3 mi
Littoral zone
99%
Share shallower than 15 ft
Public access
Yes
Listed by Minnesota PCA
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
9 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
869 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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Water quality readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2022–2024). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Improving2 years
Phosphorus
Improving-148 µg/L/yr2 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-156.3 µg/L/yr2 years
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Frequently asked questions about Rogers Lake
Where is Rogers Lake?
- Rogers Lake is a lake in Dakota County, Minnesota. Its water-quality measurements are published by Minnesota PCA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Rogers Lake?
- Rogers Lake in Dakota County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 8 ft. Surface area: 102.34 acres.
Is Rogers Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Rogers Lake?
- Rogers Lake typically sits around 56°F at the surface in October, from 39 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Rogers Lake?
- Rogers Lake has a maximum depth of 8 feet. The lake covers 102.34 acres.
What fish are in Rogers Lake?
- Fish species found in Rogers Lake include black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch. Rogers Lake is located in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Rogers Lake?
- Minnesota DNR's Standard Survey on May 21, 2018 caught 12.00 northern pike per gill net at Rogers Lake. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 13–28 inches. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Rogers Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 3 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Rogers Lake?
- Public access to Rogers Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Minnesota's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
58 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA58 samples · 2022–2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Analysis of Chlorophyll in Periphyton and Plankton
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder