Wassermann Lake

Wassermann Lake earns a D — measurements through 2024 show persistent nutrient pressure that limits clarity through the summer. Clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate similarly, so there is no obvious single lever to pull on watershed management.

At a TSI of 63, Wassermann Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. 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. Wassermann Lake sits at rank 24 of 40 in Carver County, in the lower half of the local distribution.

Eurasian watermilfoil is established at Wassermann Lake, which can dampen recreational access and pressure the native plant community. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Wassermann Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. A documented public access point at Wassermann Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.