Clear Lake vs Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Clear Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Long Lake (B, Good). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
A
Clear Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16 ft down.
B
Long Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clear Lake | Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 16 ft | 10.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft | 116 ft |
| Surface Area | 573.5 acres | 434.72 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 16 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Clear Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Long Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 16 ft vs 10.8 ft. For more fish-species variety, Long Lake edges ahead with 16 documented species.