How Clean Is First Crow Wing Lake?
First Crow Wing Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5.9 ft. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | First Crow Wing Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 53 | <50 = clean |
How does First Crow Wing Lake compare?
First Crow Wing Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #64 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.
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