Belle Taine Lake vs Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Belle Taine Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Long Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
A
Belle Taine Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 22.8 ft down.
A
Long Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Belle Taine Lake | Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 22.8 ft | 11.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | 10 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 56 ft | 135 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.5K acres | 1.9K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 14 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
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 Long Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 22.8 ft vs 11.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Belle Taine Lake also leads with 14 species.