Lotus Lake
The Lotus Lake Subwatershed is a 2.1-square-mile subsection of the Purgatory Creek Subwatershed (a subsection of the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District) that drains to Lotus Lake, which ultimately drains to Purgatory Creek.
Characteristics
| Size | 248 acres |
| Average depth | 16 ft |
| Max depth | 31 ft |
| Watershed size | 1,408 acres |
| Impervious surface | 16% of watershed |
| MPCA lake classification | Deep lake |
| Impairment listing | Mercury, Nutrients, Fish |
| Common fish | Bluegill, Yellow Bullhead, Walleye, Black Crappie |
| Invasive species | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Common Carp, Brittle Naiad |
Learn More
- DNR Lakefinder
Get information on water levels, fish stocking, and water clarity. - MPCA Surface Water Data
Find historical lake and stream water quality data. - Metropolitan Council
View and download information on lakes, rivers, streams, rain gauges and for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
