Lake Ashtabula
Barnes County, North Dakota5,470 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from ND DEQ for this lake.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 45 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Ashtabula in Barnes County, North Dakota has water-quality measurements published by ND DEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 45.2 ft. Surface area: 5470 acres.
Lake Ashtabula is a 5,470-acre lake in Barnes County, North Dakota with a maximum depth of 45 feet (14-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDDEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Ashtabula is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water45.2 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water5,470 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Ashtabula is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Ashtabula is safe to swim in today is a call for the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Ashtabula
These are the measurements ND DEQ publishes for Lake Ashtabula, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
45.2 ft
Average depth
13.7 ft
Surface area
5,470 acres
Shoreline
76.2 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by ND DEQ
Recreation & Access
- Lake AshtabulaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Ashtabula
- East Ashtabula Crossing3.3 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake Ashtabula is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit ND-09020203-001-L_00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Ashtabula
Where is Lake Ashtabula?
- Lake Ashtabula is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. Its water-quality measurements are published by ND DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Ashtabula?
- Lake Ashtabula in Barnes County, North Dakota has water-quality measurements published by ND DEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 45.2 ft. Surface area: 5470 acres.
Is Lake Ashtabula safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Ashtabula is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Ashtabula?
- Lake Ashtabula has a maximum depth of 45.2 feet and an average depth of 13.7 feet. The lake covers 5470 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Ashtabula?
- Lake Ashtabula has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Ashtabula. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Ashtabula?
- Lake Ashtabula has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by North Dakota's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Ashtabula?
- Lake Ashtabula has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including East Ashtabula Crossing. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Ashtabula come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Depth, fish, and access data from North Dakota Game & Fish
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles