Clearwater Lake vs Crooked Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Clearwater Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Crooked Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
A
Clearwater Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
C
Crooked Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clearwater Lake | Crooked Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 18 ft | 9 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 46 ft | 165 ft |
| Surface Area | 640.18 acres | 10.4K acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 0 | 0 |
| 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 Crooked Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 9 ft. For fishing diversity, Clearwater Lake also leads with 0 species.