Minnetonka
ABOUT LAKE HOLIDAY
Lake Holiday, west of Interstate 494 in Minnetonka, is a private-access lake with poor water quality.

Water Quality

Water quality of Lake Holiday is poor, with average nutrient levels higher than state standards for shallow lakes. Phosphorous is the nutrient that fuels algae and plant growth. Too much phosphorous can lead to unwanted algae blooms in a lake. The high levels of phosphorous in Lake Holiday have allowed for algae to grow. Algae has decreased water clarity and water quality of the lake. Overall, the high nutrient levels and presence of algae in Lake Holiday indicate poor water quality.


Printable lake fact sheet
Current Projects
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has not conducted any major water quality improvement projects on Lake Holiday. Currently, we are updating the Use Attainability Analysis studies (UAA) for Holiday, Wing and Rose lakes. This UAA study will help identify potential projects to improve the Holiday, Wing, Rose lakes chain.
The District has helped fund several best management projects near Lake Holiday. Best management projects include raingardens, shoreline buffers, habitat restorations, and more. These projects help reduce runoff that enters Lake Holiday.
For information about other past District projects, click here.
Shallow Lakes
Check out this story map to learn about what is so special about shallow lakes! To view the story map in a new browser window, click here.
Recreation
Lake Holiday does not have public access.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources may have additional information on the lake (including fishing regulations; location; water access sites; lake maps; lake reports on stocking, ice in/out and water quality; fish consumption; and aquatic plant surveys) if so, that information can be found here:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/index.html
Downloadable water quality data can be found here:
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/water-quality-data