Itasca Lake vs Long Lost Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Long Lost Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Itasca Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Clearwater County, Minnesota.
C
Itasca Lake
Clearwater County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.3 ft.
A
Long Lost Lake
Clearwater County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 23 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Itasca Lake | Long Lost Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 6.3 ft | 23 ft |
| Phosphorus | 28 µg/L | 10.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft | 63 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.1K acres | 539.04 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 11 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Long Lost Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Itasca Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 23 ft vs 6.3 ft. For more fish-species variety, Itasca Lake edges ahead with 15 documented species.