Beauty Lake
Todd County, Minnesota, near Long Prairie. DNR lake ID 77003500.
Beauty Lake is a 240.1-acre lake in Todd County, Minnesota, near Long Prairie. Its deepest point reaches 27 ft, and about 57% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.8 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 77003500 |
|---|---|
| County | Todd County, near Long Prairie |
| Surface area | 240.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 27 ft |
| Mean depth | 16.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 57% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.8 ft through 2023 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 21.3 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 8.9 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Murkier (2016 to 2023) |
| 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 2023: clarity 7.8 ft, phosphorus 21.3 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 8.9 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Beauty Lake rates as mesotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2023: murkier.
Fishing on Beauty Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2017 (9 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 1.0 | 1.3 to 5.0 |
| Northern pike | gill | 8.33 | 3.5 to 10.5 |
| Yellow perch | gill | 6.17 | 3.4 to 43.6 |
| Black crappie | gill | 4.0 | 0.6 to 3.5 |
| Bluegill | gill | 22.0 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 1.17 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 1.67 | n/a |
Walleye catch was below the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 23.0 in (2017), Largemouth bass 20.0 in (2017), Northern pike 30.0 in (2021).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Green sunfish, Bowfin, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black bullhead.
Fishing regulations
- Sunfish daily limit 5. (DNR Quality Sunfish Initiative)
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
- Beauty Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 16 trailer spaces. 6.5 mi E of Long Prairie on Mn Hwy 27, then 2 mi N on Beauty Lake Rd to S shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Mill Lake 3.0 mi, Todd County
- Little Swan Lake 5.5 mi, Todd County
- Coal Lake 5.7 mi, Todd County
- Mons Lake 5.8 mi, Todd County
- Meyers Lake 6.2 mi, Todd County
- Bass Lake 7.1 mi, Todd County
- Pepin Lake 7.3 mi, Todd County
- Pine Island Lake 7.3 mi, Todd County
Questions about Beauty Lake
How deep is Beauty Lake?
Beauty Lake reaches a maximum depth of 27 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 57% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Beauty Lake?
Beauty Lake covers about 240.1 acres in Todd County, Minnesota.
How clear is Beauty Lake?
Summer water clarity on Beauty Lake averages 7.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2023. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Beauty Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Beauty 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.
What fish are in Beauty Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, green sunfish in Beauty Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2017.
Where is the public boat access on Beauty Lake?
Beauty Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Beauty Lake.
How is the walleye population on Beauty Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1995 to 2017, walleye numbers on Beauty Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Beauty Lake?
Homes on Beauty 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 Beauty Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Beauty Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 57% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Beauty Lake?
Yes. Sunfish daily limit 5.
Ask us about Beauty Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Todd County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2017), 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.