Swartout Lake

Swartout Lake earns a D — measurements through 2024 show persistent nutrient pressure that limits clarity through the summer. The two scored sub-grades — clarity and phosphorus — track close together, so neither one is dragging the average down.

A TSI above 70 puts Swartout Lake in hypereutrophic territory: visible blooms are common, and clarity rarely climbs even in early summer. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. At 171 acres, Swartout Lake fits the Minnesota median for monitored lakes, with partial shoreline records. Swartout Lake ranks 50 of 64 in Wright County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Swartout Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The lake's fish records list 3 species — a varied community without one dominant gamefish. No formal public access is documented at Swartout Lake — most use is by shoreline residents and their guests. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.