Bearskin Lake vs Duncan Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Bearskin Lake and Duncan Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
A
Bearskin Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 21.3 ft down.
A
Duncan Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 22 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Bearskin Lake | Duncan Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 21.3 ft | 22 ft |
| Phosphorus | 6 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft | 130 ft |
| Surface Area | 509.22 acres | 476.95 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 9 | 5 |
| 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 (Bearskin Lake: 21.3 ft, Duncan Lake: 22 ft) and what you want from the lake. Bearskin Lake supports more documented fish species.