What is the water quality grade for Belcourt Center Lake?

Belcourt Center Lake in Rolette County, North Dakota received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24.5 ft. Surface area: 634.6 acres.

Is Belcourt Center Lake safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Belcourt Center Lake has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 10.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

How deep is Belcourt Center Lake?

Belcourt Center Lake has a maximum depth of 24.5 feet and an average depth of 10.8 feet. The lake covers 634.6 acres.

What fish are in Belcourt Center Lake?

Fish species found in Belcourt Center Lake include Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch. Belcourt Center Lake is located in Rolette County, North Dakota.

Rolette County, North Dakota

Belcourt Center Lake

Grade DPoor · 3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Belcourt Center Lake is a 635-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rolette County, North Dakota with a maximum depth of 25 feet (11-foot average). Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Public access is available. Compared to the 13 other monitored lakes in Rolette County, Belcourt Center Lake ranks #10 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Dakota DNR, last sampled 2025-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

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Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 10.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3 ft	F
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	10.7 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	58	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Lake Details

Characteristic	Value
Maximum Depth	24.5 ft
Average Depth	10.8 ft
Surface Area	635 acres
Shoreline Length	13.4 mi
Public Access	Yes

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Fish Species

Northern Pike Walleye Yellow Perch

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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving

Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

Metric	Trend	Change/Year	Years
Water Clarity	↑ Improving	+0.05 m/yr	5
Chlorophyll-a	→ Stable	-0.07 µg/L/yr	4

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Water Temperature

Belcourt Center Lake averages about 69°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 73°F) and coldest in Feb (about 38°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.