Pepin’s water clarity is largely dependent on the water clarity of the Minnesota River and the St. Croix River and how much silt load they are carrying. Both can be really bad at times with the Minnesota being the worst. Right now 2 feet of clarity would be really good considering the time of year. With ice on it Pepin can get relatively clear down a few feet. Unusually dry summer weather …
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