Island Lake vs Moose Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Moose Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Island Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Itasca County, Minnesota.
C
Island Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.9 ft.
B
Moose Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Island Lake | Moose Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 8.9 ft | 8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 32.5 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft | 52 ft |
| Surface Area | 3.1K acres | 412.3 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 10 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Moose Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Island Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 8 ft vs 8.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, Island Lake edges ahead with 15 documented species.