Is Third Crow Wing Lake Safe for Swimming?
Third Crow Wing Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 21 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.4 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft |
| Location | Hubbard County, Minnesota |
How does Third Crow Wing Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Third Crow Wing Lake matches or beats the Minnesota state average. It ranks #56 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 2.5 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 7.4 µg/L — moderate; acceptable for swimming on most days, but worth checking advisories.
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