Lake Chotard
Lake Chotard in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 235 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 45.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Chotard →
Lake Chotard is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in East Carroll Parish County, Lake Chotard ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-07-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 235 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 45.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 235 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 45.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Chotard
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Chotard in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Lake Chotard are listed below.
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Recreation & Access
- Chotard LandingPublic
- Laney Camp RoadPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Chotard
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in East Carroll Parish County
Nearby Lakes in East Carroll Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Chotard
Where is Lake Chotard?
- Lake Chotard is a lake in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Chotard?
- Lake Chotard in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 235 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 45.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Chotard safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lake Chotard has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 45.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Chotard?
- Lake Chotard has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Chotard Landing, Laney Camp Road. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
14 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX14 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory