Big Wolf Lake vs Lower Bottle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Bottle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Big Wolf Lake (B, Good). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
B
Big Wolf Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.7 ft.
A
Lower Bottle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Wolf Lake | Lower Bottle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 11.7 ft | 15 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 10 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 57 ft | 110 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.1K acres | 641.17 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 18 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lower Bottle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Big Wolf Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 11.7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Big Wolf Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.