Wilkinson Lake

Wilkinson Lake earns a D — measurements through 2024 show persistent nutrient pressure that limits clarity through the summer. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

A TSI in the eutrophic range signals a lake doing what nutrient-loaded waters do — supporting an active algal community at the cost of clear water. 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. Within the 49 graded lakes of Ramsey County, Wilkinson Lake sits at rank 39, near the bottom of the county list.

No invasive species are currently listed at Wilkinson Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Wilkinson Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. No formal public access is documented at Wilkinson 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.