Eighth Crow Wing Lake vs Lower Bottle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Bottle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Eighth Crow Wing Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
C
Eighth Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft.
A
Lower Bottle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Eighth Crow Wing Lake | Lower Bottle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 5.7 ft | 15 ft |
| Phosphorus | 28 µg/L | 10 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft | 110 ft |
| Surface Area | 502.97 acres | 641.17 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 15 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lower Bottle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Eighth Crow Wing Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 5.7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Eighth Crow Wing Lake edges ahead with 15 documented species.