Rose Lake
Rose Lake in Washington County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 132.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 74.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11.3 ft. Surface area: 75.37 acres.
- Clarity
- 1.8 ft
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Max depth
- 11.3 ft
- Area
- 75 acres
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- No
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Rose Lake →
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Rose Lake is a 75-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Washington County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 11 feet. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. The lake supports 8 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 74 other monitored lakes in Washington County, Rose Lake ranks #70 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-07. 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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 132.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 74.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 132.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 74.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Rose Lake
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Water Temperature
Rose Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 71°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 75°F) and coldest in Apr (about 53°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 26 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 11.3 ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.9 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | No |
Fish Species
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Fishing Rose Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
EPA Impairment Status
Rose Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN82-0110-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.07 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #70 of 75 lakes in Washington County
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Frequently asked questions about Rose Lake
What is the water quality grade for Rose Lake?
- Rose Lake in Washington County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 132.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 74.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11.3 ft. Surface area: 75.37 acres.
Is Rose Lake safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Rose Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 74.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Rose Lake?
- Rose Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 26 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Rose Lake?
- Rose Lake has a maximum depth of 11.3 feet. The lake covers 75.37 acres.
What fish are in Rose Lake?
- Fish species found in Rose Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead. Rose Lake is located in Washington County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
56 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA56 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Analysis of Chlorophyll in Periphyton and Plankton
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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 details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder