Long Lake vs Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Long Lake and Long Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Becker County, Minnesota.
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Long Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 20 ft down.
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Long Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15.1 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Long Lake | Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 20 ft | 15.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 61 ft | 61 ft |
| Surface Area | 414.51 acres | 414.51 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 16 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | 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 (Long Lake: 20 ft, Long Lake: 15.1 ft) and what you want from the lake. Long Lake matches its peer on species count.