Bass Lake vs North Twin Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Bass Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than North Twin Lake (B, Good). Both are in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
A
Bass Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft.
B
North Twin Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Bass Lake | North Twin Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 13.1 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | 17 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 26 ft | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 734.97 acres | 965.96 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 13 | 14 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
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 North Twin Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 13.1 ft vs 8.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, North Twin Lake edges ahead with 14 documented species.