Lone Lake vs Nord Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lone Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Nord Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
A
Lone Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 22.7 ft down.
A
Nord Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lone Lake | Nord Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 22.7 ft | 10.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 19 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 29 ft |
| Surface Area | 433.49 acres | 418.16 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 14 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lone Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Nord Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 22.7 ft vs 10.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Lone Lake also leads with 14 species.