Best Lakes for Swimming Near Fargo
North Dakota
1 swimming lakes within driving distance of Fargo, North Dakota, ranked by water quality and swimming-specific filters. Filtered for grade A or B water quality, low algae (chlorophyll-a under 15 µg/L), and public access. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
Lakes near Fargo are sparser (1 graded lakes within reach), so the choices are limited. Turtle Lake (A) is the standout.
Filtered for swimming, the nearby-lake list narrows further. swimming-specific signals — fish species, public access, depth profile, motor-boat congestion — interact with the LakeGrade rubric in different ways depending on the use case.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turtle Lake | Becker | A | 29.9 mi | 23 ft | 73 ft |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.