Nokay Lake vs Upper South Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Upper South Long Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Nokay Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
C
Nokay Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft.
B
Upper South Long Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Nokay Lake | Upper South Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 8.2 ft | 6 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 17 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft | 47 ft |
| Surface Area | 703.56 acres | 804.31 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 16 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Upper South Long Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Nokay Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 6 ft vs 8.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Upper South Long Lake also leads with 16 species.