Midge Lake vs Wolf Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Midge Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Wolf Lake (B, Good). Both are in Minnesota.
A
Midge Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
B
Wolf Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Midge Lake | Wolf Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 18 ft | 9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | 19 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft | 57 ft |
| Surface Area | 545.74 acres | 1.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 11 | 18 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Midge Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Wolf Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 9 ft. For more fish-species variety, Wolf Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.