Somers Lake
Somers Lake in Wright County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 62 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 40.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 21 ft. Surface area: 151.35 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 77°F
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Area
- 151 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- No
- Ice-out
- Apr 11
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Somers Lake →
Next lake in Wright County
Somers Lake is a 151-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wright County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 21 feet (10-foot average). Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 9 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and common carp. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 50 other monitored lakes in Wright County, Somers Lake ranks #41 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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)
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 62 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 40.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 62 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 40.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Somers Lake
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Water Temperature
Somers Lake typically sits around 77°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 77°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 79°F) and coldest in May (about 62°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 24 field readings (2010–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Somers Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft |
| Average Depth | 10.2 ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.1 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 85% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Somers 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.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
19 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-08-06 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 99.07 | 0.19 lb |
| Bluegill | 67.89 | 0.18 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 43.65 | 1.25 lb |
| Black Crappie | 31.25 | 0.25 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 23.69 | 0.16 lb |
| Hybrid Sunfish | 10.29 | 0.26 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.
Bluegill
Largemouth Bass
Black Crappie
Yellow Perch
From the 2025-08-06 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Somers Lake was conducted on August 6, 2025, by Area Fisheries staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Somers Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SomersFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — SomersFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.168 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +4.6 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +9.95 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (10 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2016-03-15 (2016) | 2018-05-01 (2018) |
| Ice-In | 2017-12-07 (2017) | 2017-12-07 (2017) |
Most recent ice-out: 2020-04-03
EPA Impairment Status
Somers Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN86-0230-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #41 of 51 lakes in Wright County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Somers Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Wright County
Frequently asked questions about Somers Lake
What is the water quality grade for Somers Lake?
- Somers Lake in Wright County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 62 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 40.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 21 ft. Surface area: 151.35 acres.
Is Somers 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. Somers Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 40.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Somers Lake?
- Somers Lake typically sits around 77°F at the surface in August, from 24 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Somers Lake?
- Somers Lake has a maximum depth of 21 feet and an average depth of 10.2 feet. The lake covers 151.35 acres.
What fish are in Somers Lake?
- Fish species found in Somers Lake include black crappie, bluegill, common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch. Somers Lake is located in Wright County, Minnesota.
When does Somers Lake thaw?
- Somers Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 11.
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Where this data comes from
93 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA92 samples · 2020–2025 - Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Monitoring
MNDA_PESTICIDE1 sample · 2022
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate