Lower Bottle Lake vs Third Crow Wing Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Bottle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Third Crow Wing Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
A
Lower Bottle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
C
Third Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lower Bottle Lake | Third Crow Wing Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 15 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | 21 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 110 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 641.17 acres | 643.4 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 18 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
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 Third Crow Wing Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 2.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Third Crow Wing Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.