Aaron Lake vs Moses Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Moses Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Aaron Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
C
Aaron Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
A
Moses Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.2 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Aaron Lake | Moses Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft | 16.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 610.3 acres | 823.82 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 17 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Moses Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Aaron Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 16.2 ft vs 7 ft. For fishing diversity, Moses Lake also leads with 17 species.