Long Lake vs Upper Red Lake: East Central
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Long Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Upper Red Lake: East Central (C, Fair). Both are in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
A
Long Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 20 ft down.
C
Upper Red Lake: East Central
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Long Lake | Upper Red Lake: East Central |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 20 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | 39.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 87 ft | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 411.95 acres | 119.3K acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 11 | 15 |
| 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 Upper Red Lake: East Central's Grade C. Water clarity: 20 ft vs 6.6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Upper Red Lake: East Central edges ahead with 15 documented species.