Devil Track Lake vs Elbow Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Devil Track Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Elbow Lake (B, Good). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
B
Devil Track Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
B
Elbow Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Devil Track Lake | Elbow Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12.5 µg/L | 19 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft | 9 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.9K acres | 408.33 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 9 | 7 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Devil Track Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Elbow Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 7 ft vs 3.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Devil Track Lake also leads with 9 species.