Crooked Lake vs Nokay Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Crooked Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Nokay Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
A
Crooked Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
C
Nokay Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Crooked Lake | Nokay Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 15 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 54 ft | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 905.49 acres | 703.56 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 15 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Crooked Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Nokay Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 8.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Crooked Lake also leads with 16 species.