Wolfe Park Lake
Wolfe Park Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 59.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 3.2 acres.
- Clarity
- 5.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 71°F
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Area
- 3 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- No
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Wolfe Park Lake is a 3-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. The lake supports 10 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 80 other monitored lakes in Hennepin County, Wolfe Park Lake ranks #55 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-01. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 59.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 59.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.9 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Wolfe Park Lake
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Water Temperature
Wolfe Park Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 77°F) and coldest in Sep (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 9 field readings (2016–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Wolfe Park Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 0.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 94% |
| Public Access | No |
Fish Species
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Fishing Wolfe Park Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Source: USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database. Hover a chip to see scientific name, ecological context, status, and first-observed year.
EPA Impairment Status
Wolfe Park 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 MN27-0031-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.64 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Wolfe Park Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- St Louis Park Gwp - Reilly Tar SiteSaint Louis Park · 1.1 mi away · NPDES MN0045489
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #55 of 81 lakes in Hennepin County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Wolfe Park Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfe Park Lake
What is the water quality grade for Wolfe Park Lake?
- Wolfe Park Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 59.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 3.2 acres.
Is Wolfe Park Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Wolfe Park Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Wolfe Park Lake?
- Wolfe Park Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August, from 9 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Wolfe Park Lake?
- Wolfe Park Lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet. The lake covers 3.2 acres.
What fish are in Wolfe Park Lake?
- Fish species found in Wolfe Park Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white crappie, white sucker, yellow perch. Wolfe Park Lake is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA24 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Analysis of Chlorophyll in Periphyton and Plankton
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder