Ml-Ne Lake vs Ml-Seventeen Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Ml-Seventeen Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Ml-Ne Lake (B, Good). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
B
Ml-Ne Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 24.2 ft down.
A
Ml-Seventeen Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18.8 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ml-Ne Lake | Ml-Seventeen Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 24.2 ft | 18.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | 24.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.4 µg/L | 4.8 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-Seventeen Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Ml-Ne Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 18.8 ft vs 24.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Ml-Seventeen Lake also leads with 21 species.