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type: compare
title: "Dark Lake vs Bartlett Lake"
county: "Koochiching"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/dark-lake-vs-bartlett-lake
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# Dark Lake vs Bartlett Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Koochiching County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Dark Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/koochiching-county/dark-lake) | [Bartlett Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/koochiching-county/bartlett-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 56/100 | 50/100 |
| Nearest town | Gemmell | Northome |
| Surface area | 120 acres | 304 acres |
| Max depth | 50 ft | 16 ft |
| Shoreline | 3 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Water clarity | 7.6 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) |
| Fish species | 10 | 7 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill | Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | No | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/dark-lake-vs-bartlett-lake)*