The lake, a popular resort and fishing spot, has a surface area of approximately 2 square miles (5 km2).

During those productive years of logging, acres of forest land near and next to the Red Cedar River were cleared.

Most of the newly created farm land sloped, or had access, to the river as it had been so efficient for logging.

These are the historical issues that affect the area today, contributing to the excessive algae in Lake Tainter.

A few very small resorts are situated on the shores, although the lake is not known for its large fish populations.

The TMLIA (Tainter Menomin Lake Improvement Association) has been diligently working on an algae problem for the last several years.

Common species of fish in Tainter Lake include walleye, black crappie, and bluegill.

Walleye are heavily pressured by fishermen year round and have an average length of less than 15 inches.

[1] Xcel Energy operates the Cedar Falls Hydroelectric Project, which impounds Tainter Lake.