First Crow Wing Lake vs Fourth Crow Wing Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Fourth Crow Wing Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than First Crow Wing Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
C
First Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft.
B
Fourth Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | First Crow Wing Lake | Fourth Crow Wing Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 5.9 ft | 8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 522.02 acres | 434.2 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 16 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Fourth Crow Wing Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus First Crow Wing Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 8 ft vs 5.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, First Crow Wing Lake edges ahead with 17 documented species.