Thole Lake
Quick Facts
- DNR Lake ID Number: 70-012001
- Surface Area: 118.52 acres
- Littoral Area: 118.52 acres
- Lake Watershed Area: 1,797 acres
- Shore Length: 5.18 miles
- Maximum Depth: 12 feet
- Watershed to Lake Ratio: 12.1
- Ordinary High Water Level: 945.2 feet above sea level
- Public Boat Access: Located 4 mi South of Shakopee on County Road 79
- Water Quality Impairment Status: Impaired for nutrients and mercury.
Water Quality 1984-2021
Invasive Species
Thole Lake is infested with the aquatic invasive species Potamogeton crispus or curlyleaf pondweed since before 1995 and with Myriophyllum spicatum or Eurasian watermilfoil since 2001.
More information on curlyleaf pondweed
More information on Eurasian watermilfoil
Curlyleaf pondweed
Lake Vegetation Surveys – 2008, 2012, 2013
Studies/Reports
Lower Minnesota River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load Report