Fish Hook Lake vs Portage Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Fish Hook Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Portage Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
A
Fish Hook Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft.
C
Portage Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Fish Hook Lake | Portage Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 10 ft | 5.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 13 µg/L | 28 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 76 ft | 17 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.6K acres | 428.71 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 12 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Fish Hook Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Portage Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 10 ft vs 5.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Fish Hook Lake also leads with 14 species.