Fifth Crow Wing Lake vs Fourth Crow Wing Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Fifth Crow Wing Lake and Fourth Crow Wing Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
B
Fifth Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
B
Fourth Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Fifth Crow Wing Lake | Fourth Crow Wing Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 9.5 ft | 8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 400.12 acres | 434.2 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 16 |
| 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 (Fifth Crow Wing Lake: 9.5 ft, Fourth Crow Wing Lake: 8 ft) and what you want from the lake. Fifth Crow Wing Lake has fewer fish species than Fourth Crow Wing Lake.