Jessie Lake vs Turtle River Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Jessie Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Turtle River Lake (B, Good). Both are in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
B
Jessie Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft.
B
Turtle River Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Jessie Lake | Turtle River Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 4.6 ft | 8.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.6 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft | 63 ft |
| Surface Area | 3.6K acres | 1.7K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 20 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Jessie Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Turtle River Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 4.6 ft vs 8.7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Turtle River Lake edges ahead with 20 documented species.