Lower Bottle Lake vs Midge Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Bottle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Midge Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
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Lower Bottle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
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Midge Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lower Bottle Lake | Midge Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 15 ft | 18 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 110 ft | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 641.17 acres | 545.74 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 11 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lower Bottle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Midge Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 18 ft. For fishing diversity, Lower Bottle Lake also leads with 13 species.