Allie Lake vs Marion Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Marion Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Allie Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
F
Allie Lake
Renville County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility.
D
Marion Lake
McLeod County, Minnesota
No clarity data.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Allie Lake | Marion Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 2 ft | No data |
| Phosphorus | 232 µg/L | 71 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 98.3 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 12 ft | 15.2 ft |
| Surface Area | 509.13 acres | 520.43 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 13 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Marion Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Allie Lake's Grade F. For fishing diversity, Marion Lake also leads with 13 species.