Lower Bottle Lake vs Plantagenet Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Bottle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Plantagenet Lake (B, Good). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
A
Lower Bottle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
B
Plantagenet Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lower Bottle Lake | Plantagenet Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 15 ft | 6.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | 20.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 110 ft | 65 ft |
| Surface Area | 641.17 acres | 2.5K acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 20 |
| 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 Plantagenet Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 6.7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Plantagenet Lake edges ahead with 20 documented species.