Long Lost Lake vs Pine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Long Lost Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Pine Lake (B, Good). Both are in Clearwater County, Minnesota.
A
Long Lost Lake
Clearwater County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 23 ft down.
B
Pine Lake
Clearwater County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Long Lost Lake | Pine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 23 ft | 10.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10.5 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 63 ft | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 539.04 acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 11 | 12 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Long Lost Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Pine Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 23 ft vs 10.2 ft. For more fish-species variety, Pine Lake edges ahead with 12 documented species.