Rifle Lake vs Three Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Three Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Rifle Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
D
Rifle Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.8 ft.
C
Three Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Rifle Lake | Three Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 4.8 ft | 8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Surface Area | 904.07 acres | 904.07 acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 10 | 10 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Three Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Rifle Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 8 ft vs 4.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Three Lake also leads with 10 species.