Amelia Lake vs Minnewaska Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Amelia Lake and Minnewaska Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Pope County, Minnesota.
B
Amelia Lake
Pope County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.2 ft.
B
Minnewaska Lake
Pope County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Amelia Lake | Minnewaska Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 9.2 ft | 11.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | 23.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 69 ft | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 934.4 acres | 8.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 21 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Amelia Lake: 9.2 ft, Minnewaska Lake: 11.2 ft) and what you want from the lake. Amelia Lake has fewer fish species than Minnewaska Lake.