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.
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