Centerville Lake
Centerville Lake in Anoka County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 78 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 46.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 473.86 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Area
- 474 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Mar 31
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Centerville Lake is a 474-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Anoka County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 19 feet (12-foot average). Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Anoka County, Centerville Lake ranks #23 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 onlyAlgae risk
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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 78 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 46.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 78 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 46.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Centerville Lake
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Water Temperature
Centerville Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 76°F) and coldest in Mar (about 43°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 431 field readings (2018–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Centerville Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 19 ft |
| Average Depth | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 474 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 4 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 58% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Centerville LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Centerville Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
11 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-07-29 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 59.42 | 0.72 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 39.07 | 0.16 lb |
| Black Crappie | 23.92 | 0.27 lb |
| Bluegill | 17.88 | 0.18 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 5.78 | 0.63 lb |
| Northern Pike | 3.77 | 3.78 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.
Black Bullhead
Yellow Perch
Black Crappie
Bluegill
From the 2025-07-29 survey
Centerville Lake is a productive (eutrophic; maximum depth of 19 feet) basin assigned to lake class 24, having a surface acreage of 455 acres, of which 276 are littoral. A winter aeration system is in place to prevent major winterkills. Walleye and Bluegill are the primary management species in the lake. A special…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Centerville Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CentervilleFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CentervilleFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CentervillePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.139 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +42.7 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -15.99 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (16 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2024-03-05 (2024) | 2013-05-02 (2013) |
Most recent ice-out: 2026-03-31
EPA Impairment Status
Centerville 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 MN02-0006-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 23 lakes in Anoka County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Centerville Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Anoka County
Frequently asked questions about Centerville Lake
What is the water quality grade for Centerville Lake?
- Centerville Lake in Anoka County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 78 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 46.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 473.86 acres.
Is Centerville Lake safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Centerville Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 46.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Centerville Lake?
- Centerville Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 431 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2018–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Centerville Lake?
- Centerville Lake has a maximum depth of 19 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 473.86 acres.
What fish are in Centerville Lake?
- Fish species found in Centerville Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Centerville Lake is located in Anoka County, Minnesota.
When does Centerville Lake thaw?
- Centerville Lake typically has ice-out around Mar 31.
Are there boat ramps on Centerville Lake?
- Centerville Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Centerville Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
137 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA137 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate