Lake Management Plan

go to PGOLID main pageChapter 1 includes an introduction and abstract
Chapter 2 includes the goals of PGOLID
Chapter 3 history covers geological formation to current district projects
Chapter 4 covers watershed characteristics of most of northwest Minnesota
Chapter 5 covers the main watershed around the Pelican Lakes
Chapter 6 covers the minor watersheds that surround Pelican Lake
Chapter 7 describes the types of data collected and why
Chapter 8 reports the data and water quality of inlets and outlets to Pelican Lake
Chapter 9 reports the water quality data for the Pelican Lakes

Chapter 10
Chapter 11 Safety and Buoys

 

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Chapter 9: Lake Water Quality

9.3 Fish Lake

Fig 9.2 Fish Lake depth

Fish Lake is 261 acres with a maximum depth of 69 feet. The south side of the lake is occupied by dense wetlands.

9.3.1 Water Clarity

Fish Lake has been monitored from 2003-2007. Fish Lake has an average Secchi depth of 12 feet.

see data graphs and explanation

9.3.2 Chlorophyll A

Fish Lake has an average chlorophyll-a concentration of 4.6 ug/L, below the average for other lakes in the ecoregion.

see data graphs and explanation

9.3.3 Total Phosphorous

Fish Lake has an average TP of 0.012 mg/L (12 ppb), below the average for other lakes in the ecoregion.

see data graphs and explanation

9.3.4 Trophic State Index

Average TSI ratings are based on TSI values for ChlA, TP, and Secchi disk. Fish Lake's average TSI is 40. Fish Lake has the best water quality in the Pelican Group of Lakes, and is on the borderline between oligotrophic and mesotrophic.

see data graphs and explanation

next section: 9.4. Bass Lake

 
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