Clearwater Lake vs Two Island Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Clearwater Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Two Island Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
A
Clearwater Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 30 ft down.
A
Two Island Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clearwater Lake | Two Island Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 30 ft | 10.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 4 µg/L | 14 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 65 ft | 27 ft |
| Surface Area | 461.73 acres | 753.82 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 0 | 7 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Clearwater Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Two Island Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 30 ft vs 10.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Two Island Lake edges ahead with 7 documented species.