Bearskin Lake vs Rose Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Bearskin Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Rose Lake (B, Good). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
A
Bearskin Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 21.3 ft down.
B
Rose Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Bearskin Lake | Rose Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 21.3 ft | 14.5 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
Bearskin Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Rose Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 21.3 ft vs 14.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Bearskin Lake also leads with 9 species.