Red Rock Lake
The Red Rock Lake Subwatershed is a 1.97-square-mile subsection of the Purgatory Creek Subwatershed (a subsection of the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District) that drains to Red Rock Lake, which ultimately drains to Purgatory Creek.
Characteristics
Size | 121 acres |
Average depth | 4.7 ft |
Max depth | 19 ft |
Watershed size | 1,286 acres |
Impervious surface | 25% of watershed |
MPCA lake classification | Shallow lake |
Impairment listing | Mercury |
Trophic status | Eutrophic |
Common fish | Bluegill, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch |
Invasive species | Curlyleaf Pondweed |
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.