11 Crow Wing Lake vs Lower Bottle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
11 Crow Wing Lake and Lower Bottle Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
A
11 Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18.4 ft down.
A
Lower Bottle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | 11 Crow Wing Lake | Lower Bottle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 18.4 ft | 15 ft |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | 10 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 80 ft | 110 ft |
| Surface Area | 750.97 acres | 641.17 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 17 | 13 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (11 Crow Wing Lake: 18.4 ft, Lower Bottle Lake: 15 ft) and what you want from the lake. 11 Crow Wing Lake supports more documented fish species.