A few moments on Grace LakeThe view from the dock.
Photos from members. The lake puts on a different show every season — sometimes every hour.
Protecting Grace Lake since 1954
We are 140+ lakeshore families and friends who fund boat-landing inspections, track aquatic invasive species, commission independent water studies, and turn up every spring to make sure Grace Lake is still Grace Lake.
Current Priority
In July 2025, the MN DNR recovered a fragment of curly-leaf pondweed during their fish survey — the first confirmed detection in Grace Lake. LimnoPro's Point Intercept Study and Pre-Delineation Survey began June 17, 2026, funded by a $5,000 grant. Early results are encouraging — of the first 60 points sampled, CLP was found at just one — but the survey isn't finished. Residents are asked to keep watching the shallows.
It is our mission to improve, preserve, and vigorously protect the quality of our natural resource for the benefit of all who surround and use it. Through education and implementation of remedial and proactive measures, we will achieve a sustainable balance of flora, fauna, and recreation for ourselves and those who follow us.
LimnoPro began their Point Intercept Study and Pre-Delineation Study for curly-leaf pondweed on June 17 and will resume the following week. Early results are encouraging — CLP was found at only one of the first 60 points sampled. Final results will inform the 2026 management response.
See the Curly-leaf Response page for the latest update and background.
Starts at the Bible Camp at 2:00 PM. Decorate your boat, join the line, and enjoy the lap around the lake. A Grace Lake tradition.
Curly-leaf pondweed is only visible in spring. Residents are asked to scan the shallows from the dock, boat, kayak, or while swimming. See the full identification guide.
LimnoPro began their spring point-intercept survey on Wednesday, June 17, and it isn't finished yet. The early picture is encouraging: of the first 60 points sampled that day, curly-leaf pondweed was found at only one — rooted and actively growing in front of the public access. The crew re-checked the points where the MN DNR found CLP in 2025 and saw none there or nearby. This is all still very preliminary, and the survey resumes the following week. See the Curly-leaf Response page for the full update.
The Annual Meeting was held on May 30 at Bible Camp. The MN DNR presented the results of their 2025 Fish Study. Highlights: Northern Pike are abundant and above average, Walleye abundance decreased from 2020 but fish are healthy with lengths averaging 18 inches, Bluegill continue to expand into deeper habitats, and Largemouth Bass are above historical averages. Curly-leaf pondweed was also confirmed in the fish survey data. Full results are downloadable in the Resources section.
Water levels on Grace Lake are very low, making it difficult to launch and load boats at the public access. The board spoke with Dave Schotzko at the MN DNR, who reports that rocks were recently added to the landing, but most area lakes are experiencing the same low-water conditions. Power loading — using the motor to push the boat onto the trailer instead of winching — is creating blow holes that worsen the situation. The DNR has posted two signs at the landing warning of low water and the hazards of power loading. Please idle in and winch your boat. Further education efforts are being discussed with the DNR.
Both counties are under a High Fire Danger warning. Risk is compounded by downed trees and brush from last summer's historic storm event (June 20–21, 2025). All lake visitors should exercise extra caution with campfires and fireworks, especially around the 4th of July. Check current conditions at MN DNR Fire Danger →
Phosphorus runoff from lawns fuels algae blooms. When fertilizing this year, please choose a phosphorus-free mix. Your lake thanks you.
Full briefing on the curly-leaf pondweed finding, identification, timeline, and what residents can do.
The HC COLA early-detection program and how to report suspected aquatic invasive species.
Mission, board of directors, bylaws, meeting history, and the lake’s place in the watershed.
Photos from members. The lake puts on a different show every season — sometimes every hour.