Long Lake vs Swenson Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Long Lake and Swenson Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
A
Long Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 20 ft down.
A
Swenson Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 20.8 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Long Lake | Swenson Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 20 ft | 20.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | 8 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 87 ft | 76 ft |
| Surface Area | 411.95 acres | 411.77 acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 11 | 10 |
| 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, Swenson Lake: 20.8 ft) and what you want from the lake. Long Lake supports more documented fish species.