Lower Cullen Lake vs Middle Cullen Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Cullen Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Middle Cullen Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
A
Lower Cullen Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 17.4 ft down.
A
Middle Cullen Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lower Cullen Lake | Middle Cullen Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 17.4 ft | 13.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14.5 µg/L | 13 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 39 ft | 48 ft |
| Surface Area | 559.97 acres | 405.19 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 15 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lower Cullen Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Middle Cullen Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 17.4 ft vs 13.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Lower Cullen Lake also leads with 16 species.