Garfield 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 Garfield Lake (B, Good). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
B
Garfield Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
A
Lower Bottle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Garfield Lake | Lower Bottle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 9.5 ft | 15 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | 10 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft | 110 ft |
| Surface Area | 972.29 acres | 641.17 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 12 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | 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 Garfield Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 9.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Lower Bottle Lake also leads with 13 species.