Yaeger Lake

Yaeger Lake earns an F: phosphorus readings still being added and clarity at 2.6 ft signal heavy nutrient loading from the surrounding watershed.

At a TSI of 63, Yaeger 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. Yaeger Lake ranks 4 of 4 in Wadena County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

Yaeger Lake has no invasive species recorded in Minnesota state databases as of 2023, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Yaeger Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. A documented public access point at Yaeger 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.