First Crow Wing Lake vs Third Crow Wing Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
First Crow Wing Lake and Third Crow Wing Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
C
First Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft.
C
Third Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | First Crow Wing Lake | Third Crow Wing Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 5.9 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | 21 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 522.02 acres | 643.4 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 18 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade C. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (First Crow Wing Lake: 5.9 ft, Third Crow Wing Lake: 2.5 ft) and what you want from the lake. First Crow Wing Lake has fewer fish species than Third Crow Wing Lake.