Stakke Lake
Stakke Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 34.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 497 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.6 ft
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Area
- 497 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- No
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Stakke Lake is a 497-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Becker County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 15 feet (8-foot average). Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Becker County, Stakke Lake ranks #83 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2020-09-18. 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)
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 34.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 53 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 34.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Stakke Lake
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft |
| Average Depth | 8 ft |
| Surface Area | 497 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 7.9 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fishing Stakke Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1987-07-06 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 264.18 | 0.11 lb |
| Brown Bullhead | 4.25 | 0.07 lb |
| Bluegill | 1.71 | 0.33 lb |
| White Sucker | 0.43 | 1 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 0.14 | 0.2 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
From the 1987-07-06 survey
GAMEFISH POPULATIONS ARE ALMOST NON-EXISTENT, BULLHEAD (SPP.) MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF THE CATCH WITH NUMBERS WELL OVER THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Stakke Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — StakkeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — StakkeFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
EPA Impairment Status
Stakke Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN03-0631-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #83 of 84 lakes in Becker County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Stakke 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Stakke Lake
What is the water quality grade for Stakke Lake?
- Stakke Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 34.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 497 acres.
Is Stakke 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. Stakke Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 34.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Stakke Lake?
- Stakke Lake has a maximum depth of 15 feet and an average depth of 8 feet. The lake covers 497 acres.
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Where this data comes from
11 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA11 samples · 2020
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder