Halifax County Lake Quality
North Carolina, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Halifax County has 1 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. Halifax County averages to a C. The distribution behind that average matters more than the letter: a few stressed lakes versus many decent ones can produce the same average as the inverse.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow — under 50 feet — which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed. Roanoke Rapids Lake (C) is the cleanest in the county.
Quick Answers for Halifax County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Roanoke Rapids Lake — or check the official North Carolina fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Halifax County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roanoke Rapids Lake | C | 6.1 ft | - |
Other Counties in North Carolina
See how Halifax County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 12 states.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.