Jarvis Lake Center is a 304-acre mesotrophic lake in Rolette County, North Dakota with a maximum depth of 26 feet (10-foot average). Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining 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, Jarvis Lake Center ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Dakota DNR, last sampled 2025-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.9 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 26.3 ft |
| Average Depth | 9.9 ft |
| Surface Area | 304 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 7.2 mi |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fish Species
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Fishing Jarvis Lake Center
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.01 m/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.58 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Water Temperature
Jarvis Lake Center averages about 69°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 72°F) and coldest in Feb (about 39°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 93 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Jarvis Lake Center water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 14 lakes in Rolette County
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Depth, fish, and access data from North Dakota Game & Fish
Most recent sample: 2025-09-23
Monitoring stations: 1