Chase Lake

Chase Lake is a 2,053 acre, shallow lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It is the focal point of several protected areas administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Geographical Survey. It is known as one of the largest nesting areas for the American white pelican.

For other lakes of the same name, see Chase Lake (disambiguation).
Chase Lake
Aerial view of birds on a nesting island within Chase Lake
Chase Lake
LocationStutsman County, North Dakota
Coordinates47.0084185°N 99.4420340°W / 47.0084185; -99.4420340
TypeLake
Basin countriesUnited States
Managing agencyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Surface area2,053 acres (8.31 km2)
Surface elevation527 metres (1,729 ft)
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