Rabideau Lake
Rabideau Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 112 ft. Surface area: 680.35 acres.
- Clarity
- 9 ft
- Max depth
- 112 ft
- Area
- 680 acres
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Beltrami County
Why Rabideau Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Rabideau Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Rabideau Lake is a 680-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 112 feet. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Rabideau Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 112 ft |
| Surface Area | 680 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 7.8 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 76% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Rabideau LakePublic
- Webster LakePublic
- Benjamin LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Rabideau Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
11 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-08-05 (Targeted Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| GOS | 86.00 | — |
| BLH | 39.78 | 0.29 lb |
| CNM | 17.14 | — |
| Yellow Perch | 15.67 | 0.2 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 14.95 | 0.42 lb |
| Brown Bullhead | 9.79 | 0.62 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Yellow Perch
Black Bullhead
Brown Bullhead
From the 2025-08-05 survey
Temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements were collected from the deepest basin in Rabideau Lake on August 5th, 2025, to evaluate the quantity and quality of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee, the most sensitive coldwater species present in this lake.…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Rabideau Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — RabideauFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Rabideau (1755)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — RabideauFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — RabideauPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Rabideau Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Rabideau Lake (completed 1937), built primarily for fish and wildlife pond on the North Turtle River; gravity-type dam, 7 ft tall and 17 ft long.
- Surface area
- 723 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,687 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,687 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 26 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- MNDNR
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MN01278 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Rabideau Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN04-0034-00 · Official waterbody report
Graded lakes near Rabideau Lake
Rabideau Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Rabideau Lake
What is the water quality grade for Rabideau Lake?
- Rabideau Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 112 ft. Surface area: 680.35 acres.
Is Rabideau Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Rabideau Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Rabideau Lake?
- Rabideau Lake has a maximum depth of 112 feet. The lake covers 680.35 acres.
What fish are in Rabideau Lake?
- Fish species found in Rabideau Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Rabideau Lake is located in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Rabideau Lake?
- Rabideau Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Rabideau Lake, Webster Lake, Benjamin Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA2 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory