Mille Lacs Lake vs Ml-Ce Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Ml-Ce Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Mille Lacs Lake (B, Good). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
B
Mille Lacs Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
B
Ml-Ce Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 25.6 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Mille Lacs Lake | Ml-Ce Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 10.5 ft | 25.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 25 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 5.2 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 128.3K acres | 128.3K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 21 | 21 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Ml-Ce Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Mille Lacs Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 25.6 ft vs 10.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Ml-Ce Lake also leads with 21 species.