Swimming Lakes Near Moorhead
Minnesota
1 lakes within driving distance of Moorhead, Minnesota pass the low-algae screen — favourable clarity and nutrient readings, low algae, and public access. 0 have direct bacteria (E. coli) testing on record. Filtered for the clearest, lowest-nutrient readings in the sampling record, low algae (chlorophyll-a under 15 µg/L), and public access. Not a swimming clearance: always check local advisories on the day you swim.
Lakes near Moorhead are sparser (1 measured lakes within reach), so the choices are limited. Turtle Lake carries the lowest nutrient and algae readings of them.
Filtered for swimming, the nearby-lake list narrows further. swimming-specific signals, fish species, public access, depth profile, motor-boat congestion, interact with the water-quality readings in different ways depending on the use case.
| # | Lake | County | Bacteria | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turtle Lake | Becker | Low algae | 28.8 mi | 23 ft | 73 ft |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.