Jessie Lake vs Little Turtle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Jessie Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Little Turtle Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Itasca County, Minnesota.
C
Jessie Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
D
Little Turtle Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Jessie Lake | Little Turtle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 8 ft | 6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft | 29 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.7K acres | 491.68 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 14 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
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 C versus Little Turtle Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 8 ft vs 6 ft. For fishing diversity, Jessie Lake also leads with 15 species.