Taylor Lake Inlet_1
Cook County, MinnesotaLimited DataMesotrophic
Taylor Lake Inlet_1 carries a solid B grade — strong on most parameters, with measurements that hold up well across the summer season. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.
Mesotrophic conditions dominate at Taylor Lake Inlet_1: enough nutrients for a healthy fishery, not so much that algal blooms become a chronic problem. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Among the 128 graded lakes in Cook County, Taylor Lake Inlet_1 sits at rank 59, above the county median.
No invasive species are currently listed at Taylor Lake Inlet_1 — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Taylor Lake Inlet_1, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2022-06-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 11.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.3 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -10.222 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.19 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | -0.03 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #59 of 128 lakes in Cook County
Nearby Lakes in Cook County
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State Parks Near Taylor Lake Inlet_1
Other Grade B Lakes in Minnesota
Mesotrophic Lakes in Minnesota
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-06-27
Monitoring stations: 1