Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick
Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 39.2 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick →
Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in St. Mary Parish County, Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-06-08. 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.
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)
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 39.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 39.2 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick
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Recreation & Access
- Lake End Park MarinaPublic
- Youngs RoadPublic
- Flat LakePublic
- Lake End ParkPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 6 lakes in St. Mary Parish County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick
Where is Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick?
- Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick is a lake in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick?
- Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 39.2 µg/L.
Is Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick 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. Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 39.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick?
- Lake Palourde Northeast of Berwick has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake End Park Marina, Youngs Road, Flat Lake, Lake End Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX6 samples · 2022
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