Long Lake vs Wine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Long Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Wine Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Becker County, Minnesota.
A
Long Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 20 ft down.
C
Wine Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Long Lake | Wine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 20 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | 32 µg/L |
| 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 | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Long Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Wine Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 20 ft vs 4.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Long Lake also leads with 16 species.