Dora Lake vs Moose Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Dora Lake and Moose Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Itasca County, Minnesota.
B
Dora Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
B
Moose Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Dora Lake | Moose Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 7.5 ft | 8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 18 ft | 52 ft |
| Surface Area | 423.11 acres | 412.3 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 10 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Dora Lake: 7.5 ft, Moose Lake: 8 ft) and what you want from the lake. Dora Lake supports more documented fish species.