Aaron Lake vs Stowe Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Aaron Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Stowe Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
C
Aaron Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
F
Stowe Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Aaron Lake | Stowe Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 106 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 610.3 acres | 377.07 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 14 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Aaron Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Stowe Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 7 ft vs 2.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Aaron Lake also leads with 15 species.