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Lower Red Lake : Central

Beltrami County, MinnesotaMesotrophic

Lower Red Lake : Central carries a solid B grade — strong on most parameters, with measurements that hold up well across the summer season. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

Mesotrophic conditions dominate at Lower Red Lake : Central: enough nutrients for a healthy fishery, not so much that algal blooms become a chronic problem. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Lower Red Lake : Central sits at rank 64 of 86 in Beltrami County, in the lower half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Lower Red Lake : Central — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Lower Red Lake : Central, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-10-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 36 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)13.1 ftB
Phosphorus36 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)48Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Water Quality Trend: Stable

Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.093 m/yr6
Phosphorus Declining+1.14 µg/L/yr6

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #64 of 86 lakes in Beltrami County

Nearby Lakes in Beltrami County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-10-14

Monitoring stations: 1