Tenth Crow Wing Lake
Tenth Crow Wing Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 175.21 acres.
- Clarity
- 10.5 ft
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Area
- 175 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Hubbard County
Tenth Crow Wing Lake is a 175-acre mesotrophic lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 40 feet (12-foot average). Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2020. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and bowfin (dogfish). Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Hubbard County, Tenth Crow Wing Lake ranks #46 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2020-09-14. 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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.5 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft |
| Average Depth | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 61% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- 10th Crow Wing LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Tenth Crow Wing Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
11 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2023-06-20 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BNS | 27.84 | — |
| Bluegill | 27.15 | 0.15 lb |
| Bluntnose Minnow | 27.13 | — |
| BCS | 25.89 | — |
| Largemouth Bass | 11.47 | 0.98 lb |
| CNM | 9.50 | — |
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
From the 2023-06-20 survey
Tenth Crow Wing Lake is located one mile southwest of Akeley in southeastern Hubbard County. Tenth Crow Wing Lake is part of a chain of lakes running from Eleventh Crow Wing Lake at the headwaters, down to First Crow Wing Lake. Tenth Crow Wing has a surface area of 175 acres and a maximum depth of 40 feet. A public…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Tenth Crow Wing Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Tenth Crow WingFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Tenth Crow Wing (1307)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Tenth Crow WingPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
EPA Impairment Status
Tenth Crow Wing 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 MN29-0045-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #46 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County
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Frequently asked questions about Tenth Crow Wing Lake
What is the water quality grade for Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
- Tenth Crow Wing Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 175.21 acres.
Is Tenth Crow Wing Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Tenth Crow Wing Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
- Tenth Crow Wing Lake has a maximum depth of 40 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 175.21 acres.
What fish are in Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
- Fish species found in Tenth Crow Wing Lake include black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Tenth Crow Wing Lake is located in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
- Tenth Crow Wing Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include 10th Crow Wing Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
15 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
MNPCA15 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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory