East Bearskin Lake vs Rove Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Bearskin Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Rove Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
B
East Bearskin Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft.
C
Rove Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Bearskin Lake | Rove Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 14 ft | 9 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 66 ft | 130 ft |
| Surface Area | 593.29 acres | 1.3K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 7 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
East Bearskin Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Rove Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 14 ft vs 9 ft. For fishing diversity, East Bearskin Lake also leads with 12 species.