Campbell Lake vs Little Turtle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Little Turtle Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Campbell Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
C
Campbell Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft.
B
Little Turtle Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Campbell Lake | Little Turtle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 6.4 ft | 7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | 23 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 462.62 acres | 468.5 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 14 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Little Turtle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Campbell Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 7 ft vs 6.4 ft. For fishing diversity, Little Turtle Lake also leads with 15 species.