Bass Lake vs Island Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Bass Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Island Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
A
Bass Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft.
C
Island Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Bass Lake | Island Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 13.1 ft | 6.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | 30 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 26 ft | 43 ft |
| Surface Area | 734.97 acres | 616.07 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 11 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Bass Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Island Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 13.1 ft vs 6.4 ft. For fishing diversity, Bass Lake also leads with 13 species.