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.
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LimnoPro completed their delineation survey on July 7, 2026, mapping five distinct curly-leaf beds totaling 20.8 acres, plus four smaller isolated detections — roughly 20–25 acres in all, about 6.7% of the lake's littoral zone. No Eurasian watermilfoil or starry stonewort was found. The final point-intercept report is still to come, and the board is working with the MN DNR and AIS specialists to determine next steps. Any management option would not be feasible until spring 2027.
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.
Curly-leaf pondweed dies back every year in mid-to-late July, and that is happening right now. You may notice loose plant material drifting or washing up along shore. This is normal for the species and not a sign of a new problem — but it is also why the plant is nearly impossible to find later in summer.
See the Curly-leaf Response page for the life-cycle explanation.
LimnoPro has a draft complete and will deliver the final point-intercept report in the coming weeks. Once it arrives, they will advise the board on management options to weigh over the winter.
The delineation report is already available — download the PDF.
Curly-leaf is only visible in spring, before it dies back. Residents are asked to scan the shallows from the dock, boat, kayak, or while swimming, and report anything that looks like it is growing ahead of the native plants. See the full identification guide.
No decision has been made. The board is working with the MN DNR and AIS specialists on whether management is advisable. Should treatment be recommended, DNR permitting generally confines it to April 30–May 15, with planning starting by March 1, 2027.
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 — thanks to everyone who turned out in 2026.
LimnoPro finished their delineation survey on July 7, covering an 8.3-mile path around the lake. They mapped five distinct curly-leaf beds totaling 20.8 acres, plus four smaller isolated detections — roughly 20 to 25 acres in all, or about 6.7% of the lake's littoral zone. Notably, no growing plants were found at the spot where the DNR pulled the 2025 specimen. LimnoPro also confirmed no Eurasian watermilfoil or starry stonewort. The final point-intercept report is still pending. The board is working with the MN DNR and AIS specialists to determine whether management is advisable and, if so, how to approach it — and with the growing season over, any action would be for spring 2027 at the earliest. Read 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.
Finding and mapping the curly-leaf took two surveys this summer. The grant covers the delineation work, but the point-intercept survey that located the plants in the first place is being paid for by the Association directly. The grant covers management too, though it was written expecting 1 to 10 acres rather than the 20 to 25 that turned up. Add rising costs for public-access monitoring, and this is a heavier year than usual. If you are able to give beyond your dues this year, it goes straight to protecting the lake. Donate here →
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.