Dixon Lake vs Third River Flowage Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Third River Flowage Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Dixon Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Itasca County, Minnesota.
C
Dixon Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
B
Third River Flowage Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Dixon Lake | Third River Flowage Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 7.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 33 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 5.5 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 29 ft | 69.8 ft |
| Surface Area | 622.42 acres | 56.5K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 20 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Third River Flowage Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Dixon Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 7.4 ft vs 6 ft. For fishing diversity, Third River Flowage Lake also leads with 20 species.