Agnes Lake vs Shell Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Agnes Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Shell Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
B
Agnes Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft.
F
Shell Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Agnes Lake | Shell Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 13.5 ft | 3 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 493.3 acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 10 | 8 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Agnes Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Shell Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 13.5 ft vs 3 ft. For fishing diversity, Agnes Lake also leads with 10 species.