Fourth Crow Wing Lake vs Third Crow Wing Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Fourth Crow Wing Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Third Crow Wing Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
B
Fourth Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
C
Third Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Fourth Crow Wing Lake | Third Crow Wing Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 8 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | 21 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 10 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 434.2 acres | 643.4 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 18 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
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 Third Crow Wing Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 8 ft vs 2.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Third Crow Wing Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.