First 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 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.
A
Lower Bottle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | First Crow Wing Lake | Lower Bottle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 5.9 ft | 15 ft |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | 10 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft | 110 ft |
| Surface Area | 522.02 acres | 641.17 acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 17 | 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 First Crow Wing Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 5.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, First Crow Wing Lake edges ahead with 17 documented species.