Ml Lake vs Ml-Nw Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Ml Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Ml-Nw Lake (B, Good). Both are in Minnesota.
A
Ml Lake
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 20.2 ft down.
B
Ml-Nw Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18.8 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ml Lake | Ml-Nw Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 20.2 ft | 18.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 25.5 µg/L | 24 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.9 µg/L | 5.7 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 Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Ml-Nw Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 20.2 ft vs 18.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Ml Lake also leads with 21 species.