Upper Egg Lake
Becker County, Minnesota, near Elbow Lake Village. DNR lake ID 03020600.
Upper Egg Lake is a 493-acre lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Elbow Lake Village. Summer water clarity averages 3.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the eutrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 03020600 |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County, near Elbow Lake Village |
| Surface area | 493 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 3.1 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 53.3 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 38.0 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Eutrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 3.1 ft, phosphorus 53.3 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 38.0 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Upper Egg Lake rates as eutrophic.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Upper Egg Lake: 1 concrete plank launch ramp, 2 trailer spaces. In the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Lower Egg Lake 1.0 mi, Becker County
- Carman Lake 1.2 mi, Becker County
- Waboose Lake 1.7 mi, Becker County
- Bush Lake 2.1 mi, Becker County
- Winter Lake 2.4 mi, Becker County
- Round Lake 3.1 mi, Becker County
- Little Bemidji Lake 3.6 mi, Becker County
- Many Point Lake 3.8 mi, Becker County
Questions about Upper Egg Lake
How big is Upper Egg Lake?
Upper Egg Lake covers about 493 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
How clear is Upper Egg Lake?
Summer water clarity on Upper Egg Lake averages 3.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Upper Egg Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Upper Egg Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Upper Egg Lake?
Upper Egg Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Upper Egg Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Upper Egg Lake?
Homes on Upper Egg Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Upper Egg Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Upper Egg Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, and summer clarity around 3.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Upper Egg Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Upper Egg Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Upper Egg Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Becker County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.