Belle Taine Lake vs Fifth Crow Wing Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Belle Taine Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Fifth Crow Wing Lake (B, Good). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
A
Belle Taine Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 22.8 ft down.
B
Fifth Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Belle Taine Lake | Fifth Crow Wing Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 22.8 ft | 9.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 56 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.5K acres | 400.12 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 14 | 15 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Belle Taine Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Fifth Crow Wing Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 22.8 ft vs 9.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Fifth Crow Wing Lake edges ahead with 15 documented species.