Upper Red Lake: Central vs Upper Red Lake: East Central
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Upper Red Lake: Central and Upper Red Lake: East Central both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
C
Upper Red Lake: Central
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
C
Upper Red Lake: East Central
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Upper Red Lake: Central | Upper Red Lake: East Central |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 6.6 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | 39.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 119.3K acres | 119.3K acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 15 | 15 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade C. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Upper Red Lake: Central: 6.6 ft, Upper Red Lake: East Central: 6.6 ft) and what you want from the lake. Upper Red Lake: Central matches its peer on species count.