Kitchi Lake vs Moose Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Kitchi Lake and Moose Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
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Kitchi Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
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Moose Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Kitchi Lake | Moose Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 10.5 ft | 14.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 19.5 µg/L | 11 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft | 71 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.9K acres | 600.71 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 12 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Kitchi Lake: 10.5 ft, Moose Lake: 14.1 ft) and what you want from the lake. Kitchi Lake supports more documented fish species.