Lake Idlewild
Located in Eden Prairie, Idlewild is a part of the Purgatory Creek Watershed. Painted turtles are a common site in this small basin, which is completely surrounded by commercial development.
Characteristics
| Size | 12 acres |
| Volume | 51 acre-ft |
| Average depth | 4 ft |
| Max depth | 8.2 ft |
| Watershed size | 89 acres |
| MPCA lake classification | Not classified |
| Impairment listing | Not listed |
| Trophic status | Hypereutrophic |
| Common fish | Bluegill, Black Crappie, Black Bullhead, Golden Shiner |
| Invasive species | None Listed |
Learn More
- DNR LakefinderGet information on water levels, fish stocking, and water clarity.
- MPCA Surface Water DataFind historical lake and stream water quality data.
- Metropolitan CouncilView and download information on lakes, rivers, streams, rain gauges and for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
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