Movil Lake vs Three Island Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Movil Lake and Three Island Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
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Movil Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft.
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Three Island Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Movil Lake | Three Island Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 14 ft | 12 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | 17 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 855.17 acres | 729.49 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 20 | 17 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Movil Lake: 14 ft, Three Island Lake: 12 ft) and what you want from the lake. Movil Lake supports more documented fish species.