Belle Taine Lake
Belle Taine Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 22.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 1496.66 acres.
- Clarity
- 22.8 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 56 ft
- Area
- 1,497 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 18
- Open water
- 216 days
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Belle Taine Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 50 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Minnesota DNR.
Belle Taine Lake is a 1,497-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 56 feet (10-foot average). Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Hubbard County, Belle Taine Lake ranks #45 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Crystal clear, you can see 22.8 ft down. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 22.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.2 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Belle Taine Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 78°F) and coldest in May (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 25 field readings (2011–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Belle Taine Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 56 ft |
| Average Depth | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,497 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 24 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 52% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Belle Taine Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
12 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2021-08-23 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluntnose Minnow | 35.52 | — |
| Largemouth Bass | 10.19 | 0.51 lb |
| Bluegill | 9.41 | 0.12 lb |
| BKF | 7.70 | — |
| Yellow Bass | 6.72 | 0.62 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 5.49 | 0.14 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Yellow Bass
Yellow Perch
From the 2021-08-23 survey
Belle Taine is located in south-central Hubbard County adjacent to the town of Nevis. Belle Taine has a surface area of 1,497 acres and a maximum depth of 56 feet. A city owned public access is located on the east shore of the lake. Access is also available by small craft from Shallow Lake which lies to the north of…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Belle Taine Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Belle TaineFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Belle Taine (1287)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Belle TaineFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Belle TainePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.196 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.54 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.13 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (34 observations).
Estimated open water season: 216 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2024-03-15 (2024) | 2013-05-11 (2013) |
| Ice-In | 2003-11-08 (2003) | 2001-12-01 (2001) |
Most recent ice-out: 2025-04-18
EPA Impairment Status
Belle Taine Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN29-0146-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #45 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County
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Frequently asked questions about Belle Taine Lake
What is the water quality grade for Belle Taine Lake?
- Belle Taine Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 22.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 1496.66 acres.
Is Belle Taine Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Belle Taine Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Belle Taine Lake?
- Belle Taine Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 25 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Belle Taine Lake?
- Belle Taine Lake has a maximum depth of 56 feet and an average depth of 10 feet. The lake covers 1496.66 acres.
What fish are in Belle Taine Lake?
- Fish species found in Belle Taine Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Belle Taine Lake is located in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
When does Belle Taine Lake thaw?
- Belle Taine Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 18. Ice typically forms around Nov 20. The open water season is approximately 216 days.
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Where this data comes from
81 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA81 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate