Nord Lake vs Ripple Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Nord Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Ripple Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
A
Nord Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
D
Ripple Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Nord Lake | Ripple Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 10.5 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 29 ft | 39 ft |
| Surface Area | 418.16 acres | 630.45 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 17 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Nord Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Ripple Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 10.5 ft vs 4.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Ripple Lake edges ahead with 17 documented species.